Virginia Satir

We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.

Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.

So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.

What lingers from the parent's individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting.

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.

We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.