All M. Scott Peck Quotes
- Idealists are people who believe in the potential of human nature for transformation. . . . The most essential attribute of human nature is its… Always Within
- Listening well is an exercise of attention and by necessity hard work. It is because they do not realize this or because they are not… Attention
- When we love someone our love becomes demonstrable or real only through our exertion - through the fact that for that someone (or for ourself)… Becomes
- Love always requires courage and involves risk. Always Requires
- Not only do self-love and love of others go hand in hand but ultimately they are indistinguishable. Go
- As I grow through love, so grows my joy, ever more present, ever more constant. Constant
- In thinking about miracles, I believe that our frame of reference has been too dramatic. We have been looking for the burning bush, the parting… Been
- We cannot be a source for strength unless we nurture our own strength. Inspirational
- The act of loving is an act of self-evolution even when the purpose of the act is someone else's growth. Act
- Mental health is an ongoing process of dedication to reality at all costs All
- In and through community lies the salvation of the world. Community
- All human interactions are opportunities either to learn or to teach. All
- Going into the unknown is invariably frightening, but we learn what is significantly new only through adventures. Adventure
- The life of wisdom must be a life of contemplation combined with action. Action
- The only real security in life lies in relishing life's insecurity. Insecurity
- When we cling, often forever, to our old patterns of thinking and behaving, we fall to negotiate any crisis, to truly grow up, and to… Accompanies
- Love is too large, too deep ever to be truly understood or measured or limited within the framework of words. Deep
- Self examination is the key to insight, which is the key to wisdom Examination
- It is not easy for us to change. But it is possible and it is our glory as human beings Beings
- We are most often in the dark when we are the most certain, and the most enlightened when we are the most confused. Certain
- Some Catholics have a concept I very much admire: the Sacrament of the Present Moment. It suggests that every moment of our lives is sacred,… Admire
- I have a very full and busy life and occasionally I am asked, Scotty, how can you do all that you do? The most telling… All
- Emotional sickness is avoiding reality at any cost. Emotional health is facing reality at any cost. Adoption
- When you consider yourself valuable you will take care of yourself in all ways that are necessary. All
- Life is difficult. This is the great truth, one of the greatest truths-it is a great truth because once we see this truth, we transcend… Difficult