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

The fact that compulsive drives for success will arise only in a competitive culture does not make them any less neurotic.

The tenacity with which the neurotic adheres to any attitude is a sure indication that the attitude fulfills functions which seem indispensable in the framework of his neurosis.

The pride in intellect, or rather in the supremacy of the mind, is not restricted to those engaged in intellectual pursuits but is a regular occurrence in all neurosis.

Whether we forget something we are not proud of, or embellish it, or blame somebody else, we want to save face by not owning up to shortcomings.

Pride in many diverse ways is the enemy of love.

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.

Who said you to give up on your bold dreams? Don't you know that the universe is with you to help you achieve all your bolder visions?

We've learned it's better to work together to create more possibilities for all, rather than cling to past prejudices.

A thought is of a much higher value than an action.

The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.

I want people to help me reanchor the church to undeniable, mind-boggling, culture-shifting demonstration of compassion and generosity. Because, generosity was the hallmark of the early church.

I'm not fit company for man or beast.

Oh, hey, maybe I should have mentioned that my friends are retarded douchebags.

Meditation suffers from a towering PR problem.… If you can get past the cultural baggage, though, what you’ll find is that meditation is simply exercise for your brain.

I suppose because our hearts are made in a certain way we cannot help being what we are.

I want to change peoples' minds about music, I want to bring the really brutal experimental stuff to peoples' attention.