What is it that distinguishes man from animals? It is not his upright posture.

I believe that if an individual is not on the path to transcending his society and seeing in what way it furthers or impedes the development of human potential, he cannot enter into intimate contact with his humanity.

The hoarders, who are anxiously worried about losing something, are, psychologically speaking, the poor impoverished people, regardless of how much they have. Whoever is capable of giving of themselves is rich.

It is a tragedy that most of us die before we have begun to live.

People do not see that the main question is not : "Am I loved?" which is to a large extent the question : "Am I approved of? Am I protected? Am I admired?" The main question is: "Can I love?

The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers.

When people can't handle God any more, they turn to religion.