Formerly, when religion was strong and science weak, men mistook magic for medicine; now, when science is strong and religion weak, men mistake medicine for magic. Thomas Szasz magicmanmedicine Change image and share on social
Adulthood is the ever-shrinking period between childhood and old age. It is the apparent aim of modern industrial societies to reduce this period to a minimum. Thomas Szasz adulthoodageaim Change image and share on social
When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him. Thomas Szasz laughlongperson Change image and share on social
Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one's self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily. Thomas Szasz actawarechild Change image and share on social
The proverb warns that 'You should not bite the hand that feeds you.' But maybe you should, if it prevents you from feeding yourself. Thomas Szasz bitefeedhand Change image and share on social
In the past, men created witches: now they create mental patients. Thomas Szasz createmanmental Change image and share on social
If you talk to God, you are praying; If God talks to you, you have schizophrenia. Thomas Szasz godprayschizophrenia Change image and share on social
Two wrongs don't make a right, but they make a good excuse. Thomas Szasz excusegoodmake Change image and share on social
'Psychotherapy' is a private, confidential conversation that has nothing to do with illness, medicine, or healing. Thomas Szasz confidentialconversationheal Change image and share on social
Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is. Thomas Szasz boredomfeltserenity Change image and share on social
