Jordan Peterson
Psychologist, cultural commentator
Sayings by Jordan Peterson
If you’re a man who’s never hit anyone, you’re probably not a very nice person.
The cure for chaos is not more chaos. That’s what the feminists don’t understand.
The idea of white privilege is absolutely reprehensible.
The fundamental problem is that people are not taking on enough responsibility. And because they're not taking on enough responsibility, their lives are meaningless. And they're suffering. And they're resentful. And they're angry. And they're looking for someone to blame. And they're easy prey for demagogues.
I'm not saying it's easy. I'm saying it's necessary. And if you don't do it, you'll be miserable. And you'll make everyone around you miserable. And that's not good.
If you think tough men are dangerous, wait until you see what weak men are capable of.
It's not about being happy. It's about being strong enough to bear the tragedy of life.
If you have a problem, and you don't deal with it, it gets worse. That's a law of nature.
You're going to suffer. You're going to die. But in between, you have a chance to do something worthwhile.
The truth is a very powerful weapon. And if you use it properly, you can move mountains.
Don't underestimate the power of telling the truth.
You have a moral obligation to be as competent as you can possibly be.
The quickest way to make your life better is to stop doing the things you know are wrong.
Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't.
Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.
Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.
Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.
Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient.
Tell the truth—or, at least, don't lie.
Speak forthrightly. Say what you mean. Don't be a weasel.