Author of quotes: Abraham Maslow

Self-actualization is the desire to become all that is possible; desire for self-improvement, self-development, in realizing one's potential. This route is not easy, it is accompanied by a feeling of fear and anxiety in connection with the unknown and responsibility, but it leads to a rich, fulfilling, internally rich life.

I must admit that I came to the conclusion that the humanistic tendency in psychology is a revolution in the most authentic, original sense of the word, in the sense in which Galileo, Darwin, Einstein and Marx made the revolution, that is, a revolution in the way of thinking and perception, in ideas about a person and society, in concepts of ethics and values, in guidelines for moving forward.

Creativity is a creative orientation, innately peculiar to all, but lost by the majority under the influence of the existing system of upbringing, education and social practice.

Anyone who has only a hammer of all tools tends to look at any problem like a nail.

Self-actualization is the highest result of successful personal growth and development. And the finale of self-actualization is characterized by: education and understanding of the path of wisdom; high values: a sense of responsibility for loved ones, comprehension of quiet post-romantic love and devotion; respect for reasonable authority and worthy authorities; finding your place in life, your vocation, where you can put all your abilities and talents; own system of values, the presence of life experience, including both real success and serious losses; courage in aspirations and realism in setting life goals; calm recognition of death and other inevitable losses, the ability to endure the inevitable, acceptance of the natural imperfection of the world, oneself and others; courage to be good, virtuous people, willingness to accept obscurity, lack of recognition.

Wrongful conduct can be a mental and biologically justifiable revolt against exploitation and injustice.

The issue of accountability is poorly understood. It is not considered in our psychology textbooks. In fact, like to explore responsibility in white rats?!

Only another man can fully satisfy our need for respect, protection and love, and the only other people we can give the same in full. That's exactly what we give each other good friends, good lovers, good parents and children, good teachers and students. This is the satisfaction that we are looking for a good relationship of any kind.

Musicians must make music, artists must paint, poets to write poetry to stay in harmony with themselves. Man should be what he can be. People should remain true to its nature.