Actualization Quote by Rollo May
“Intimacy requires courage because risk is inescapable. We cannot know at the outset how the relationship will affect us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Courage to Create, Rollo May, 1975
Intimacy demands bravery because it involves unavoidable risk and unknown outcomes.
In simple terms: Courage needed for close relationships.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk to deepen connection.
Themes
courage
intimacy
risk
relationships
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- friendship
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are you avoiding in relationships?
- How can you prepare for unknown outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to vulnerability and potential hurt.
