New Delhi, June 3 -- The enduring appeal of psychologist Rollo May's words lies in their uncompromising defence of personal authenticity at a time when conformity often appears easier than self-expression.

The quote of the day, "Every human being must have a point at which he stands against the culture, where he says, 'This is me and the world be damned!'", remains one of the most frequently cited observations associated with May's work on human development, freedom and self-discovery.

The statement is commonly referenced alongside May's broader view of psychotherapy and personal growth. As he wrote, "Therapy isn't curing somebody of something; it is a means of helping a person explore himself, his life, his consciousness." Within that ...