Jordan Peterson
Psychologist, cultural commentator
Sayings by Jordan Peterson
The idea that you can just ignore biological differences between men and women is a very foolish idea.
The idea that you can just be a victim and demand things is a very destructive idea. You have to take responsibility.
The idea that the patriarchy is the source of all evil is a very simplistic and inaccurate idea.
The idea that you can just be happy all the time is a very naive idea. Life is suffering.
The idea that you can just change society without changing individuals is a very foolish idea.
The idea that you can just ignore the dark side of human nature is a very dangerous idea.
The idea that you can just get rid of all prejudice is a very naive idea. Prejudice is part of human nature.
The idea that you can just be politically correct all the time is a very dangerous idea. You have to speak the truth.
The idea that you can just be a good person without effort is a very naive idea. Goodness requires effort.
The idea that you can just be a moral person without being religious is a very difficult idea to defend.
The idea that you can just be a leader without being dominant is a very foolish idea.
The idea that you can just be a critical thinker without being well-read is a very naive idea.
The idea that you can just be an intellectual without being grounded in reality is a very dangerous idea.
The idea that you can just be a free individual without responsibility is a very foolish idea.
The idea that you can just be a good parent without discipline is a very naive idea.
The idea that you can just be a productive member of society without working hard is a very foolish idea.
The idea that you can just be an ethical person without suffering is a very naive idea.
The idea that you can just be a balanced person without encountering chaos is a very dangerous idea.
The idea that you can just be a courageous person without facing fear is a very foolish idea.
The idea that women were oppressed throughout history is an appalling theory.