It is naively assumed that the fact that the majority of people share certain ideas and feelings proves the validity of these ideas and feelings. Nothing could be further from the truth. Consensual validation as such has no bearing on reason or mental health.

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"Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved."

- Erich Fromm

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"Immature love says: ‘I love you because I need you.’ Mature love says: ‘I need you because I love you.’"

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"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

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