« Although, according to its external manifestations, depression is diametrically opposed to grandiosity, and that, in a way, this state of mood takes more account of the tragedy of the loss of the Self, they have many common traits. One can cite the following: 1) A false-Self that led to the loss of the true Self. 2) The fragility of self-esteem, which is not rooted in one's personal feelings and will, is leaving behind the possibility of realizing the false self. 3) Perfectionism. 4) The denial of despised feelings. 5) Human relationships that are exploitation. 6) A great fear of the loss of love, resulting in a pronounced willingness to adapt. 7) Aggressive impulses out of context. 8) A great susceptibility. 9) A tendency towards feelings of shame and guilt. 10) Continuous anxiety and agitation. »

« Most of the patients who sought my help because they were suffering from depression had an extremely insecure, often depressed mother who considered the child (unique or, in many cases, the eldest) to be her property. »

« By "feeling of healthy care" I mean the total certainty that the feelings and desires experienced belong to one's own Self. It is not a reasoned certainty - it is there, like our pulse, to which we pay no attention as long as it beats normally. »