Elisabeth KublerRoss Quotes

A collection of quotes by Elisabeth KublerRoss.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (1926-2004) was a Swiss-American psychiatrist, known for her pioneering work in the field of thanatology, which focuses on the study of death and dying. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Kübler-Ross dedicated her life to advocating for improved end-of-life care and raising awareness about the psychological and emotional aspects of death.

Kübler-Ross gained worldwide recognition with the publication of her groundbreaking book, "On Death and Dying" in 1969. In this book, she introduced the five stages of grief, also known as the Kübler-Ross model, which became widely accepted as a framework for understanding the emotional process individuals go through when facing their own mortality or the loss of a loved one. The stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Throughout her career, Kübler-Ross traveled extensively, giving lectures and workshops on death and dying. She played a crucial role in revolutionizing hospice care and helping end-of-life patients by fostering a more empathetic and compassionate approach from medical professionals and society as a whole.

In addition to her work in the field of thanatology, Kübler-Ross was an advocate for patients' rights and spirituality. Her compassionate approach and tireless efforts earned her international recognition and respect. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross remains an influential figure in the field of death studies, continuing to inspire professionals and individuals alike to approach death with understanding and dignity.

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shin

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,but when the darkness sets in,their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.

Elisabeth KublerRoss


There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are bles

There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.

Elisabeth KublerRoss

Mistakes

Death is simply a shedding of the physical body like the but

Death is simply a shedding of the physical body like the butterfly shedding its cocoon. It is a transition to a higher state of consciousness where you continue to perceive, to understand, to laugh, and to be able to grow.

Elisabeth KublerRoss

Death

The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional

The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well.

Elisabeth KublerRoss

Self Love

As far as service goes, it can take the form of a million th

As far as service goes, it can take the form of a million things. To do service, you don't have to be a doctor working in the slums for free, or become a social worker. Your position in life and what you do doesn't matter as much as how you do what you do.

Elisabeth KublerRoss

Service

Our concern must be to live while we're alive... to release

Our concern must be to live while we're alive... to release our inner selves from the spiritual death that comes with living behind a facade designed to conform to external definitions of who and what we are.

Elisabeth KublerRoss

Identity

We need to teach the next generation of children from day on

We need to teach the next generation of children from day one that they are responsible for their lives. Mankind's greatest gift, also its greatest curse, is that we have free choice. We can make our choices built from love or from fear.

Elisabeth KublerRoss

Choice