quotes by Gavin de Becker

"intuition is always right in at least two important ways;
It is always in response to something.
it always has your best interest at heart"
— Gavin de Becker (The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence)

"You have the gift of a brilliant internal guardian that stands ready to warn you of hazards and guide you through risky situations."
— Gavin de Becker (The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence)

""The solution to violence in America is the acceptance of reality""
— Gavin de Becker (The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence)

"While you may be able to keep your son Jimmy from owning [a gun], if you try to talk him out of wanting one, you are up against a pretty strong argument: You mean I shouldn't want a device that grants me power and identity, makes me feel dangerous and safe at the same time, instantly makes me the dominant male, and connects me to my evolutionary essence? Come on, Mom, get real!"
— Gavin de Becker (Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe)

"Denial is a save now, pay later scheme."
— Gavin de Becker (The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence)