Like all sciences and all valuations, the psychology of women has hitherto been considered only from the point of view of men.

The perfect normal person is rare in our civilization.

Let me say to begin with: It is not neurotic to have conflict ... Conflicts within ourselves are an integral part of human life.

The most comprehensive formulation of therapeutic goals is the striving for wholeheartedness: to be without pretense, to be emotionally sincere, to be able to put the whole of oneself into one's feelings, one's work, one's beliefs.

Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.

We may feel genuinely concerned about world conditions, though such a concern should drive us into action and not into a depression.

[Neurotics are] torn by inner conflicts ... Every neurotic ... is at war with himself.