The paradox is that, while a concern with past and future is obviously central to psychological functioning, to behave as though one were indeed in t…

- Erving Polster

A new question for the psychotherapist to ask is whether a theory can go beyond mere effectiveness in achieving either a so-called cure or even perso…

- Erving Polster

Therapy is too good to be limited to the sick.

- Erving Polster

When a person has swum, traveled, run a lathe, planted flowers, ridden a motorcycle, made wine, painted a picture, parachuted, he has increased the f…

- Erving Polster

Fascination is a key to productivity; it unites experiences; it is even its own reward.

- Erving Polster

We want to hear the story first and let the meaning unfold, rather than to be present with expectations of a certain significance into which all beha…

- Erving Polster

Theory and knowledge remain suspect, not because of inherent worthlessness, but because of their historic isolation from action. Without theoretical …

- Erving Polster