He who does not accept and respect those who want to reject life does not truly accept and respect life itself.

Masturbation: the primary sexual activity of mankind. In the nineteenth century it was a disease; in the twentieth, it's a cure.

Formerly, when religion was strong and science weak, men mistook magic for medicine; now, when science is strong and religion weak, men mistake medicine for magic.

'Psychotherapy' is a private, confidential conversation that has nothing to do with illness, medicine, or healing.

Involuntary mental hospitalization is like slavery. Refining the standards for commitment is like prettifying the slave plantations. The problem is not how to improve commitment, but how to abolish it

Knowledge is gained by learning; trust by doubt; skill by practice; and love by love.

What people really need and demand from life is not wealth, comfort, or esteem, but games worth playing