Simon deVeer

“When Fascism came into power, most people were unprepared, both theoretically and practically. They were unable to believe that man could exhibit such propensities for evil, such lust for power, such disregard for the rights of the weak, or such yearning for submission. Only a few had been aware of the rumbling of the volcano preceding the outbreak.”
― Erich Fromm, Escape from Freedom

“It seems that nothing is more difficult for the average man to bear than the feeling of not being identified with a larger group.”
― Erich Fromm, Escape from Freedom

“Your task is to accept yourself—not to find ways to gain my acceptance.”
― Irvin D. Yalom, When Nietzsche Wept

“My friend,” he whispered, “I cannot tell you how to live differently because, if I did, you would still be living another’s design.”
― Irvin D. Yalom, When Nietzsche Wept