Futurism is another American myth: whether Kennedy, Johnson, Reagan or Obama, American presidents all come into office with a new program, and the conviction that the country is going to be better than ever. James Hillman americanconvictioncountry share on social
Remember that in the early days of the feminist movement, they refused to have a leader; different women would just stand up and speak. The early feminists were very careful to not put what was spontaneously arising back in the old bottle. James Hillman arisebackbottle share on social
If you are still being hurt by an event that happened to you at twelve, it is the thought that is hurting you now. James Hillman eventhappenhurt Change image and share on social
I don't think anything changes until ideas change. The usual American viewpoint is to believe that something is wrong with the person. James Hillman americanchangeidea Change image and share on social
I see happiness as a by-product. I don't think you can pursue happiness. I think that phrase is one of the very few mistakes the Founding Fathers made. James Hillman fatherfoundhappiness Change image and share on social
Instead of seeing depression as a dysfunction, it is a functioning phenomenon. It stops you cold, sets you down, makes you damn miserable. James Hillman colddamndepression Change image and share on social
It's very important for men to look downward, to the next generation. James Hillman downwardgenerationimportant Change image and share on social
When they talk about family values, it's in a repressive way, as if our American tradition were only the Puritan tradition or the 19th century oppressive tradition. The Christian tradition. James Hillman 19thamericancentury Change image and share on social
We carve out risk-free lives where nothing happens. James Hillman carvefreelive Change image and share on social
