Dreams Quote by Rollo May
“The compelling drive to get at the truth is what improves us all as psychologists and is part and parcel of intellectual integrity. But I do urge that we not let the drive for honesty put blinders on us and cut off our range of vision so that we miss the very thing we set out the understand - namely, the living human being.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Courage to Be, Rollo May, 1969
The pursuit of truth drives psychologists, but focusing only on honesty can blind them to the human experience they aim to understand.
In simple terms: Truth seeking can blind us to humanity.
Key Takeaway
Balance honesty with empathy in research.
Themes
psychology
integrity
humanism
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- theoretical research
- ethical review
Key Concepts
intellectual honesty
holistic understanding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can researchers stay open to lived experience?
- What safeguards prevent narrow focus?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on truth may neglect emotional nuance.
