Human freedom involves our capacity to pause, to choose the one response toward which we wish to throw our weight.

One does not become fully human painlessly.

Creativity is neither the product of neurosis nor simple talent, but an intense courageous encounter with the Gods.

Fortunately, however, we no longer have to argue that self -love is not only necessary and good but that it also is a prerequisite for loving others.

This personal freedom to think and feel and speak authentically and to be conscious of so doing is the quality that distinguishes us as human.

Courage is not a virtue of value among other personal values like love or fidelity. It is the foundation that underlies and gives reality to all other virtues and personal values. Without courage our love pales into mere dependency. Without courage our fidelity becomes conformism.

Apathy adds up, in the long run, to cowardice.