Emotion Quote by Albert Ellis
“If people stopped looking on their emotions as ethereal, almost inhuman processes, and realistically viewed them as being largely composed of perceptions, thoughts, evaluations, and internalized sentences, they would find it quite possible to work calmly and concertedly at changing them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reason and Emotion in Psychotherapy, Albert Ellis, 1977
Viewing emotions as mental constructs of thoughts and judgments makes them manageable and open to intentional change.
In simple terms: Emotions are built from thoughts and can be changed.
Key Takeaway
Treat emotions as thoughts to modify them.
Themes
psychology
self‑help
emotional intelligence
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal development
- stress management
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cognitive restructuring
perception
self‑talk
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe a recurring emotional trigger?
- What thoughts sustain your anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs may be slow and resistant.
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