Whenever we seek to avoid the responsibility for our own behavior, we do so by attempting to give that responsibility to some other individual or organization or entity. But this means we then give away our power to that entity, be it "fate" or "society" or the government or the corporation or our boss. It is for this reason that Erich Fromm so aptly titled his study of Nazism and authoritarianism Escape from Freedom. In attempting to avoid the pain of responsibility, millions and even billions daily attempt to escape from freedom.
-M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled
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That is a great book. I have both the hard cover and audio cassettes, ( but no cassette player). I must find it amongst my shelves and read it again. Regards from SC, Steve.
ReplyDeleteMy sister gave me the book some thirty years ago. Peck has been an important influence in my life. All is well in Central Ohio. Hope you and yours are healthy and happy. S
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