Rollo May

Psychologist American 1909 – 1994

American existential psychologist who emphasized freedom, responsibility, and creativity.

374 quotes

"War is a failure of human imagination."
War
"Politics is the art of the possible."
Politics
"Leadership is not about control; it is about release."
Leadership
"Money is frozen desire; it's a way of expressing what we value."
Money
"Family is the cradle of the soul."
Family
"Friendship is the shadow of the evening, the light of the morning."
Friendship
"Faith is not belief without evidence, it is trust without reservation."
Faith
"The only human value that will survive is love."
Love
"Change is the law of growth."
Change
"Humor is the healthy way to overcome adversity."
Humor
"The capacity to wonder is the first step toward wisdom."
Wisdom
"Every act of courage is also an act of creation."
Courage
"Nature is the best teacher if we listen."
Nature
"The experience of living is like climbing a ladder."
Life
"We create meaning in our lives through relationships."
Relationships
"The power of love is greater than the love of power."
Love
"Education is the most powerful weapon we have."
Education
"Knowledge without application is merely information."
Knowledge
"Every day is a choice to be alive."
Life
"Perseverance is not the absence of difficulty but the pursuit despite it."
Perseverance
"Beauty is the experience of truth."
Beauty
"Creativity is the fountain of eternal youth."
Creativity
"Justice is not a destination but a journey."
Justice
"Happiness is not a state but a direction."
Happiness
"Success is the accumulation of small acts done with excellence."
Success
"Dreams are wishes your heart makes."
Dreams
"Hope is the antidote to despair."
Hope
"Freedom requires responsibility."
Freedom
"Peace begins within the human heart."
Peace
"Nature teaches us the rhythm of life."
Nature