People attain worth and dignity by the multitude of decisions they make from day to day.

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

What Kierkegaard said about love is also true of creativity: every person must start at the beginning.

We define religion as the assumption that life has meaning. Religion, or lack of it, is shown not in some intellectual or verbal formulations but in one's total orientation to life. Religion is whatever the individual takes to be his ultimate concern. One's religious attitude is to be found at that point where he has a conviction that there are values in human existence worth living and dying for.

The turtle only makes progress when it's neck is stuck out.

Recall how often in human history the saint and the rebel have be the same person. (p. 35)

Freedom is man's capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves.