Rational beliefs bring us closer to getting good results in the real world. — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
I'm very happy. I like my work and the various aspects of it - going around the world, teaching the gospel according… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
The world consists mainly of love slobs who need other people's approval. Most people don't live their own lives very well. — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
Whining about your own, others', or the world's failings is a main element in what we usually call neurosis. — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
I'm very happy. I like my work and I like the various aspects of it - going around the world, teaching the… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
The emotionally mature individual should completely accept the fact that we live in a world of probability and chance, where there are… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
There are three musts that hold us back: "I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
The goal...is not to change your desires and wishes but to persuade you to stop demanding that you absolutely must have what… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
Fat is a barrier, a bellicose statement to others that, to some, justifies hostility in kind. The world says to the fat… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
For that again, is what all manner of religion essentially is: childish dependency. If something is irrational, that means it won't work.… — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on… — Albert Ellis Copy Share
“REBT’s Insight No. 1 holds that you have both healthy and unhealthy emotions” — Albert Ellis Copy Share
So I'd better stop my whining and help myself cope better with even the worst Adversities. — Albert Ellis Copy Share
I'm one of the best-loved psychologists in the United States, but I'm also probably the most hated one. — Albert Ellis Copy Share
I thought foolishly that Freudian psychoanalysis was deeper and more intensive than other, more directive forms of therapy, so I was trained in it… — Albert Ellis Copy Share
I'm very happy. I like my work and I like the various aspects of it - going around the world, teaching the gospel according… — Albert Ellis Copy Share
Let's suppose somebody abused you sexually. You still had a choice, though not a good one, about what to tell yourself about the abuse. — Albert Ellis Copy Share
“The concept of deservingness for one’s “sins” implies that certain acts are unquestionably under all conditions “sinful.” And this is impossible to prove.” — Albert Ellis Copy Share
I teach people to be flexible, scientific and logical in their thinking and therefore to be less prone to brainwashing by the therapist. — Albert Ellis Copy Share
For that again, is what all manner of religion essentially is: childish dependency. If something is irrational, that means it won't work. It's usually… — Albert Ellis Copy Share
Thinking rationally is often different from "positive thinking," in that it is a realistic assessment of the situation, with a view towards rectifying the… — Albert Ellis Copy Share
People are terrified of other people or difficult projects because they tell themselves that they could fail or be rejected. Failure can lead to… — Albert Ellis Copy Share
