For the rational, psychologically healthy man, the desire for pleasure is the desire to celebrate his control over reality. For the neurotic, the desire for pleasure is the desire to escape from reality.
Nathaniel Branden
To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an unusual moral and psychological achievement. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the prerogative of mindlessness, but the exact opposite: It is the reward of self-esteem.
Nathaniel Branden
The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.
Nathaniel Branden
Live with integrity, respect the rights of other people, and follow your own bliss.
Nathaniel Branden
It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.