“The declining of responsibility for the self can also be hidden behind a pseudo-objectivity. A patient may make astute observations about himself and give a fairly accurate report of what he dislikes in himself. On the surface it seems as though he is perceptive and honest about himself. But "he" may be merely the intelligent observer of a fellow who is inhibited, fearful, or arrogantly demanding. Hence, since he is not responsible for the fellow he observes, the hurt to his pride is cushioned—all the moreso because the flashlight of his pride is focused on his faculty for keen observations.”

“The declining of responsibility for the self can also be hidden behind a pseudo-objectivity. A patient may make astute observations about himself and give a fairly accurate report of what he dislikes in himself. On the surface it seems as though he is perceptive and honest about himself. But "he" may be merely the intelligent observer of a fellow who is inhibited, fearful, or arrogantly demanding. Hence, since he is not responsible for the fellow he observes, the hurt to his pride is cushioned—all the moreso because the flashlight of his pride is focused on his faculty for keen observations.”

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

“Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.”

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

“There is no good reason why we should not develop and change until the last day we live.”

“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.”

“Concern should drive us into action not into a depression.”

“There is no good reason why we should not develop and change until the last day we live.”

“A perfectly normal person is rare in our civilization.”

“To find a mountain path all by oneself gives a greater feeling of strength than to take a path that is shown.”

“For the analyst it is a source of never-ending astonishment how comparatively well a person can function with the core of himself not participating.”