The American feels too rich in his opportunities for free expression that he often no longer knows what he is free from. Neither does he know where he is not free; he does not recognize his native autocrats when he sees them.

Adolescents need freedom to choose, but not so much freedom that they cannot, in fact, make a choice.

In America nature is autocratic, saying, "I am not arguing, I am telling you.

Babies control and bring up their families as much as they are controlled by them; in fact ... the family brings up baby by being brought up by him.

Hope is the enduring belief in the attainability of fervent wishes, in spite of the dark urges and rages which mark the beginning of existence. Hope is the ontogenetic basis of faith, and is nourished by the adult faith which pervades patterns of care.

If life is to be sustained, hope must remain.

Healthy children will not fear life if their elders have integrity enough not to fear death.