A perfectly normal person is rare in our civilization.

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

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

If you want to be proud of yourself, then do things in which you can take pride

a normal human being ... does not exist.

The view that women are infantile and emotional creatures, and as such, incapable of responsibility and independence is the work of the masculine tendency to lower women's self-respect.

Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.

Rationalization may be defined as self-deception by reasoning.

Let me say to begin with: It is not neurotic to have conflict ... Conflicts within ourselves are an integral part of human life.

We may feel genuinely concerned about world conditions, though such a concern should drive us into action and not into a depression.

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

Life is long, and sometimes cruel. Sometimes victims are needed. Someone has to take on that role. And human bodies are fragile, easily damaged. Cut them, and they bleed.

I? This is the very root of all evil.

black identities are diverse and complex…

There’s got to be some scientific study somewhere that proves your boyfriend’s sweater will keep you warmer and cure you of any illnesses a lot faster, than some Pottery Barn blanket.

For me, happiness is doing my best and trying to be helpful.

Work efficiently during office hours and leave on time. Give the required time to your family, friends & have proper rest. Value has a value only if its value is valued.

I probably had 150 meetings with Trent Lott. He has said exactly as many racist things to me as Bill Clinton has, which is to say zero.

The stars don't have to be perfectly aligned for me to do a good job.

The record companies really do conspire against the artists. Especially the black artists

What has emerged as I've gotten older is simplifying the characters I play, unless the role calls for something that is arcane or ornate.