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I get people to truly accept themselves unconditionally, whether or not their therapist or anyone loves them.

Albert Ellis

People

Self-esteem is the greatest sickness known to man or woman because it's conditional.

I hope to die in the saddle seat.

Albert Ellis

Hope

In the old days we used to get more referrals, because people had insurance that paid for therapy. Now they belong to HMOs, and we can only be affiliated with a few HMOs.

You largely constructed your depression. It wasn't given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.

Albert Ellis

Depression

We teach people that they upset themselves. We can't change the past, so we change how people are thinking, feeling and behaving today.

There's no evidence whatsoever that men are more rational than women. Both sexes seem to be equally irrational.

There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy.

Albert Ellis

World

The art of love is largely the art of persistence.

Rational beliefs bring us closer to getting good results in the real world.

People have motives and thoughts of which they are unaware.

People got insights into what was bothering them, but they hardly did a damn thing to change.

Albert Ellis

Change

People

People don't just get upset. They contribute to their upsetness.

Albert Ellis

People

People could rationally decide that prolonged relationships take up too much time and effort and that they'd much rather do other kinds of things. But most people are afraid of rejection.

Most people would have given up when faced with all the criticism I've received over the years.