In the investigation of a neurotic style of life, we must always suspect an opponent, and note who suffers most because of the patient's condition. Usually this is a member of the family.
Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.
The neurotic is nailed to the cross of his fiction.
We must never neglect the patient's own use of his symptoms.
No experience is a cause of success or failure. We do not suffer from the shock of our experiences, so-called trauma - but we make out of them just what suits our purposes.
A lie would have no sense unless the truth were felt dangerous.
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well.
We cannot say that if a child is badly nourished he will become a criminal. We must see what conclusion the child has drawn.
It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.
The test of one's behavior pattern is their relationship to society, relationship to work and relationship to sex.
