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.

The creative act arises out of the struggle of human beings with and against that which limits them.

We cannot will to have insights. We cannot will to have creativity, but we can will to give ourselves to the creative experience with intensity of dedication and commitment.

The ultimate error is the refusal to look evil in the face.

Every act of genuine creativity means achieving a higher level of self-awareness and personal freedom.

It is dangerous to know, but it is more dangerous not to know.

It is well to remind ourselves that anxiety signifies a conflict, and so long as a conflict is going on, a constructive solution is possible.