Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause. – Nathaniel Branden
For the rational, psychologically healthy man, the desire for pleasure is the desire to celebrate his control over reality. For the neurotic, the desire for pleasure is the desire to escape from reality. – Nathaniel Branden
The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. – Nathaniel Branden
To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an unusual moral and psychological achievement. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the prerogative of mindlessness, but the exact opposite: It is the reward of self-esteem. – Nathaniel Branden
Its interesting when people make comments about celebrities weight gain or lack of weight gain as if theyre a medical professional thats treating that celebrity. Like, This doctor does not treat Jessica Simpson, but thinks her weight is unhealthy. If you dont treat her, then how do you know? – Busy Philipps