We're an air bag society that wants guarantees on everything that we buy. We want to be able to take everything back and get another one. We want a 401-k plan and Social Security. James Hillman airbackbag Change image and share on social
You don't know what you're going to get into when you follow your bliss. James Hillman blissfollow Change image and share on social
The culture is going into a psychological depression. We are concerned about our place in the world, about being competitive: Will my children have as much as I have? Will I ever own my own home? How can I pay for a new car? Are immigrants taking away my white world? James Hillman carchildcompetitive share on social
Sooner or later something seems to call us onto a particular path... this is what I must do, this is what I've got to have. This is who I am. James Hillman callhavepath Change image and share on social
If you are still being hurt by an event that happened to you at twelve, it is the thought that is hurting you now. James Hillman eventhappenhurt Change image and share on social
I don't think anything changes until ideas change. The usual American viewpoint is to believe that something is wrong with the person. James Hillman americanchangeidea Change image and share on social
I see happiness as a by-product. I don't think you can pursue happiness. I think that phrase is one of the very few mistakes the Founding Fathers made. James Hillman fatherfoundhappiness Change image and share on social
It's very important for men to look downward, to the next generation. James Hillman downwardgenerationimportant Change image and share on social
We approach people the same way we approach our cars. We take the poor kid to a doctor and ask, What's wrong with him, how much will it cost, and when can I pick him up? James Hillman approachcarcost Change image and share on social
