Joy, rather than happiness, is the goal of life, for joy is the emotion which accompanies our fulfilling our natures as human beings. It is based on the experience of one's identity as a being of worth and dignity. -Dr. Rollo May

 

Joy, rather than happiness, is the goal of life, for joy is the emotion which accompanies our fulfilling our natures as human beings. It is based on the experience of one's identity as a being of worth and dignity.


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This quote is just one of 11 total Dr. Rollo May quotes in our collection. Dr. Rollo May is known for saying 'Joy, rather than happiness, is the goal of life, for joy is the emotion which accompanies our fulfilling our natures as human beings. It is based on the experience of one's identity as a being of worth and dignity.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Creativity is not merely the innocent spontaneity of our youth and childhood; it must also be married to the passion of the adult human being, which is a passion to live beyond one's death.

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Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.

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If you do not express your own original ideas, if you do not listen to your own being, then you will have betrayed yourself.

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It is an old and ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way.

Dr. Rollo May

Depression is the inability to construct a future.

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