Paul Tournier Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Tournier.

Paul Tournier (1898-1986) was a Swiss physician and influential Christian psychotherapist. He dedicated his life to the holistic approach of healing, integrating physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of human beings. Inspired by his Christian faith, Tournier emphasized the significance of faith and spirituality in psychotherapy, advocating for a personalized and compassionate approach. Through his numerous books, including "The Meaning of Persons" and "To Understand Each Other," he widely disseminated his ideas and contributed to the development of pastoral counseling. Tournier's compassionate approach had a lasting impact on the field of psychotherapy and continues to inspire professionals worldwide.

It is a lovely thing to have a husband and wife developing t

It is a lovely thing to have a husband and wife developing together and having the feeling of falling in love again. That is what marriage really means helping one another to reach the full status of being persons, responsible and autonomous beings who do not run away from life.

Paul Tournier

Age Love

Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets.

Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets.

Paul Tournier

Alone

Acceptance of one's life has nothing to do with resignation

Acceptance of one's life has nothing to do with resignation it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as it comes, with all the handicaps of heredity, of suffering, of psychological complexes and injustices.

Paul Tournier

Life

Recounting of a life story, a mind thinking aloud leads one

Recounting of a life story, a mind thinking aloud leads one inevitably to the consideration of problems which are no longer psychological but spiritual.

Paul Tournier

Religion

Let us not seek to bring religion to others, but let us ende

Let us not seek to bring religion to others, but let us endeavor to live it ourselves.

Paul Tournier

Religion