79 Quotes by Virginia Satir

Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.

Adolescents are not monsters. They are just people trying to learn how to make it among the adults in the world, who are probably not so sure themselves.

Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents don't realize what messages they are sending.

We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.

Life is not what it's supposed to be. Its what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.

You have all played a significant part in my development of loving. As a result, my life has been rich and full, so I leave feeling very grateful.

Negotiating the adolescent stage is neither quick nor easy.

Taste everything, but swallow only what fits.

Families and societies are small and large versions of one another. Both are made up of people who have to work together, whose destinies are tied up with one another. Each features the components of a relationship: leaders perform roles relative to the led, the young to the old, and male to female; and each is involved with the process of decision-making, use of authority, and the seeking of common goals.