I believe that the testing of the student's achievements in order to see if he meets some criterion held by the teacher, is directly contrary to the implications of therapy for significant learning.

We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.

Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, views about life.

As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves.

A person cannot teach another person directly; a person can only facilitate another's learning

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.

The only person who cannot be helped is that person who blames others.

People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.

What you are to be, you are now becoming.

When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.

What I am is good enough if I would only be it openly.

If you're not comfortable enough with yourself or with your own truth when entering a relationship, then you're not ready for that relationship.

We write to share the deepest heart-talk of our souls.

The fun of directing for me, other than working with the actors, is trying to extract those ideas that you have in your head and make them real.

It's interesting about people who choke. I'm, believe it or not, a good athlete. I've watched people choke over the years.

Rational arguments don't usually work on religious people. Otherwise, there wouldn't be religious people.

God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens, and to rivers foords.

There was a period when I just wanted to make what I wanted to make and I didn't care what lie I had to tell.

All my kids love superheroes, but my middle daughter in particular is obsessed with Wonder Woman and Batgirl.

Work, love and play are the great balance wheels of man's being.

Yeah, I have animosity, a chip on my shoulder. But I love, too.