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David D. Burns is an American author born in September 1942. His works primarily focus on psychology and self-help, with his most famous book being 'Feeling Good'.

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“It's irrational to assume you can ever truly evaluate yourself as a good or bad human being. You will never have enough information.That "bad person" at work who torments you might be an excellent father to his kids. That other "bad person" at work who screwed up royally today? That error might later lead to a huge breakthrough. We will never have enough info to holistically evaluate a person and score them in totality as "bad" or "good."”

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Author:David D. Burns

“Learn to accept your limits and you'll become a happier person.”

Persons Accepting Limits

Book:Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

Source: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

“You're not a bad person. But you sometimes do bad things. You know what that makes you? Human.”

Knows Humans Persons Sometimes Bad Things

Author:David D. Burns

“Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.”

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About the Author

Born: September 19, 1942
Known for: Author
Quotes: 53

Books & Sources

Feeling Good: The New Mood TherapyRelated source material

The Feeling Good HandbookRelated source material

Feeling GoodRelated source material

Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and AnxietyRelated source material

Ten Days to Self-Esteem: The Leader's ManualRelated source material

When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your LifeRelated source material

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