I define love thus: the will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth. M. Scott Peck

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The only real security in life lies in relishing life's insecurity. M. Scott Peck

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Our feelings are the source of our energy, they provide; they provide the horsepower that makes it possible for us to accomplish the tasks of living...Since our feelings work for us, we should treat them with respect. M. Scott Peck

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One measure— and perhaps the best measure— of a person's greatness is the capacity for suffering. Yet the great are also joyful. This, then, is the paradox. M. Scott Peck

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By far, the most important form of attention we can give our loved one is listening...True listening is love in action. M. Scott Peck

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The only real security in life lies in relishing life's insecurity. M. Scott Peck

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Falling in love is not an act of will. It is not a conscious choice. No matter how open to or eager for it we may be, the experience may still elude us. M. Scott Peck

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The act of giving something up is painful. But as we negotiate the curves and corners of our lives, we must continually give up parts of ourselves. The only alternative is not to travel at all on the journey of life. M. Scott Peck

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Genuine love is self-replenishing. The more you nurture the spiritual growth of others, the more your own spiritual growth is nurtured... As I grow through love, so grows my joy, ever more present, ever more constant. M. Scott Peck

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Mutual loving confrontation is a significant part of al successful and meaningful human relationships. Without it the relationship is either unsuccessful or shallow. M. Scott Peck

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Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. M. Scott Peck

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It is death that provides life with all its meaning. M. Scott Peck

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