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Rollo May (1909-1994) was an influential American existential psychologist whose work profoundly shaped the fields of psychology and philosophy. Born in Ada, Ohio, he faced personal struggles that fueled his interest in human existence and meaning. May is best known for his books, including "Love and Will" and "The Courage to Create," where he explored the complexities of human existence, creativity, and love. His legacy endures through his profound insights into the human condition, encouraging individuals to embrace their authentic selves in the face of life's challenges.

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

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"The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it is conformity."

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"Courage is not the absence of despair; it is, rather, the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair."

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"It requires greater courage to preserve inner freedom, to move on in one's inward journey into new realms, than to stand defiantly for outer freedom. It is often easier to play the martyr, as it is to be rash in battle."

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"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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"Freedom is man's capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves."

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"Depression is the inability to construct a future."

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"Life comes from physical survival; but the good life comes from what we care about."

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"Care is a state in which something does matter; it is the source of human tenderness."

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"The relationship between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic one. Commitment is healthiest when it's not without doubt but in spite of doubt."

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

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