Quote by: Paul Tournier

I have treated many artists. There are among them many neurotics, so many that one finally comes to believe that one cannot be an artist without being neurotic. Again I found in them that inner conflict which is characteristic of modern man: the conflict between a right intuition (namely, that their vocation has fundamental importance for the destiny of humanity) and a false idea (namely, that art is superfluous luxury).


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Author Bio


  • NamePaul Tournier
  • DescriptionSwiss physician and author who had acquired a worldwide audience for his work in pastoral counseling
  • BornMay 12, 1898
  • DiedOctober 7, 1986
  • CountrySwitzerland
  • ProfessionPhysician; Writer; Internist