Authenticity Quote

Depression is the reward we get for being good according to someone else’s values - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this quote suggests that depression isn't a personal failure, but a natural, albeit painful, consequence of betraying our own authentic selves to meet external expectations.

Belief Quote

Violence comes from the belief that other people cause our pain and deserve punishment - Marshall B. Rosenberg
The core message here is that violence, whether physical or verbal, is a tragic expression of an unmet need. It's an outward explosion that starts with an inward story: "You are the source of my problem, and you must pay."

Blame Quote

Blaming and punishing others are tragic expressions of unmet needs - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this means that blame and punishment are never the real story. They're just the surface-level symptom of a deeper, unmet need within us.