I get people to truly accept themselves unconditionally, whether or not their therapist or anyone loves them. — Albert Ellis
If I had been a member of the academic establishment, I could have done other experiments. — Albert Ellis
I started to call myself a rational therapist in 1955; later I used the term rational emotive. — Albert Ellis
I think it’s unfair, but they have the right as fallible, screwed-up humans to be unfair — Albert Ellis
In the old days we used to get more referrals, because people had insurance that paid for therapy. — Albert Ellis
I wrote several articles criticizing psychoanalysis, but the analysts weren’t listening to — Albert Ellis
People got insights into what was bothering them, but they hardly did a damn thing to change. — Albert Ellis
Most people would have given up when faced with all the criticism I’ve received over the years. — Albert Ellis
You largely constructed your depression. It wasn’t given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it. — Albert Ellis
You do not blame them on anyone or anything. You realize that you control your own destiny. — Albert Ellis
The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. — Albert Ellis
I had used eclectic therapy and behavior therapy on myself at the age of 19 to get over — Albert Ellis
The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. — Albert Ellis