04/13/2026
Subjective Wants and Needs
"To many, the supreme value is that which is interesting, agitating, stirring. If they are romantic, they want to be stirred by emotion; if they are intellectualists, they prefer the thrill of bold views and daring thoughts. Summing up: the realist strives for peace, the romanto-intellectualist for thrill and excitement. Peace, order and balance are the supreme values of the one; thrilling excitement, variety and adventure, those of the other. Unfortunately, many people prefer romanto-intellectualist excitement to realistic peace."
Mental Health Through Will-Training,
Ch. 22 (5th Edition), pg. 137