Portrait of Jordan Peterson

Jordan Peterson

Psychologist, cultural commentator

Contemporary influential 121 sayings

Sayings by Jordan Peterson

If you’re a man who’s never hit anyone, you’re probably not a very nice person.

2017 — Public lecture on aggression
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The cure for chaos is not more chaos. That’s what the feminists don’t understand.

2016 — Speech on political correctness
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The idea of white privilege is absolutely reprehensible.

2019 — Interview with Joe Rogan
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The fundamental problem is that people are not taking on enough responsibility. And because they're not taking on enough responsibility, their lives are meaningless. And they're suffering. And they're resentful. And they're angry. And they're looking for someone to blame. And they're easy prey for demagogues.

2018 — Joe Rogan Experience #1139
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I'm not saying it's easy. I'm saying it's necessary. And if you don't do it, you'll be miserable. And you'll make everyone around you miserable. And that's not good.

2018 — Joe Rogan Experience #1139
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If you think tough men are dangerous, wait until you see what weak men are capable of.

2018 — Tweet
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It's not about being happy. It's about being strong enough to bear the tragedy of life.

2017 — Lecture
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If you have a problem, and you don't deal with it, it gets worse. That's a law of nature.

2017 — Lecture
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You're going to suffer. You're going to die. But in between, you have a chance to do something worthwhile.

2018 — Interview
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The truth is a very powerful weapon. And if you use it properly, you can move mountains.

2017 — Lecture
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Don't underestimate the power of telling the truth.

2018 — Interview
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You have a moral obligation to be as competent as you can possibly be.

2017 — Lecture
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The quickest way to make your life better is to stop doing the things you know are wrong.

2017 — Lecture
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Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't.

2018 — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.

2018 — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.

2018 — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.

2018 — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient.

2018 — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Tell the truth—or, at least, don't lie.

2018 — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Speak forthrightly. Say what you mean. Don't be a weasel.

2017 — Lecture
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