20 Phrases from famous psychologists that show truths that can open our eyes

Without seeing reality as it is, it is practically impossible to be a successful person, as we would be living a life based on small lies. However, even though it is sometimes difficult to face reality, deep down we are fully aware of the truths of life. In fact, knowing how to identify them can be the first step towards resolving misunderstandings and disappointments in an effort to become a better person. In this sense, renowned psychologists lend a helping hand by sharing experiences and research results so that we can see and deal with reality, having the chance to develop ourselves as people.

O awesome.club gathered powerful phrases uttered by well-known psychologists. The goal is to show life as it is and pave your way to success.

Viktor Frankl, Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist and philosopher, founder of Logotherapy and Existential Analysis

“Life is not about the search for pleasure or the search for power, it’s about the search for meaning”, Viktor Frankl.

“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live by them”, Alfred Adler.

“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, make sure you are not surrounded by idiots”, Sigmund Freud.

“Some of the most important determinants of life’s paths arise through the most trivial circumstances”, Albert Bandura.

Jean Piaget, Swiss epistemologist, psychologist and biologist, known for his contributions to the study of childhood

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It really does”, William James.

“One must learn and accept the law of life, facing the fact that we slowly disintegrate”, Erik Erikson.

“A person who has been punished is no less inclined to behave in a certain way. At best, she learns to avoid punishment.” B.F. Skinner.

Phillip McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil, psychologist and writer

“The only educated person is the one who has learned to learn and change”, Carl Rogers.

“We tend to think that if we are good people, we will not suffer from the ills of the world”, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.

“When you look at happiness, you realize that the way you spend your time is of the utmost importance”, Daniel Kahneman.

Albert Ellis, American cognitive psychotherapist who developed rational emotive behavior therapy

“The best years of your life are the ones when you decide your problems are your own”, Albert Ellis.

“Most lies spread because nobody bothers to disprove them”, Paul Ekman.

“Love can reach the same level of talent, and even genius, as the discovery of differential calculus”, Lev Vygotsky.

“You’re only alone when you don’t care about yourself”, Phil McGraw.

Carl Gustav Jung, Swiss psychiatrist, psychologist and essayist, fundamental figure in the initial phase of psychoanalysis

“You are what you do, not what you say you do”, Carl Jung.

“Some people prefer a world where everyone is equally talented in everything. Whether you prefer this world or not, I don’t believe it exists.” Angela Duckworth.

“Man is the being who invented the Auschwitz gas chambers. Yet he is also that being who entered those chambers with his head held high, with the prayer of Shema Yisrael on his lips,” Viktor Frankl.

“Nothing in life is as important as you think it is when you think about it”, Daniel Kahneman.

Were you impacted by any of the statements above? Which one is the most touching, in your opinion? Leave your comment!