Quote by Thomas Szasz
Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer

Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily. – Thomas Szasz

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He who does not accept and respect those who want to reject life does not truly accept and respect life itself. – Thomas Szasz

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In the United States today, there is a pervasive tendency to treat children as adults, and adults as children. The options of children are thus steadily expanded, while those of adults are progressively constricted. The result is unruly children and childish adults. – Thomas Szasz

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If you talk to God, you are praying If God talks to you, you have schizophrenia. – Thomas Szasz

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