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Psychoanalyst

Karen Horney, a German-born American psychoanalyst, was born on September 16, 1885, and died on December 4, 1952. She is known for her research on the theories and treatments of neurosis, which had a profound impact on the development of psychoanalysis.

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“Let me say to begin with: It is not neurotic to have conflict ... Conflicts within ourselves are an integral part of human life.”

Humans Conflict Let Me Human Life Neurotic

Book:Our Inner Conflicts: A CONSTRUCTIVE THEORY OF NEUROSIS

Source: Our Inner Conflicts: A CONSTRUCTIVE THEORY OF NEUROSIS

“To experience conflicts knowingly, though it may be distressing, can be an invaluable asset. The more we face our own conflicts and seek out our own solutions, the more inner freedom and strength we will gain. Only when we are willing to bear the brunt can we approximate the ideal of being the captain of our ship. Spurious tranquillity rooted in inner dullness is anything but enviable. It is bound to make us weak and an easy prey to any kind of influence.”

Source: Our Inner Conflicts: A CONSTRUCTIVE THEORY OF NEUROSIS

“[Neurotics are] torn by inner conflicts ... Every neurotic ... is at war with himself.”

War Conflict Torn Neurotic Inner Conflict

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“Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.”

“It would not be going too far to assert that ... conflict confronts every woman who ventures upon a career of her own and who is ... unwilling to pay for her daring with the renunciation of her femininity.”

Women Pay Careers Conflict Daring Venture Femininity Unwilling Renunciation

Book:Feminine Psychology

Source: Feminine Psychology

About the Author

Born: September 16, 1885
Died: December 4, 1952
Known for: Psychoanalyst
Quotes: 38

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Neurosis and Human Growth: The Struggle Towards Self-RealizationRelated source material

Our Inner Conflicts: A CONSTRUCTIVE THEORY OF NEUROSISRelated source material

Feminine PsychologyRelated source material

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The Neurotic Personality Of Our TimeRelated source material

New Ways in PsychoanalysisRelated source material

The Adolescent Diaries of Karen HorneyRelated source material

The Collected Works of Karen Horney: Self analysis. Neurosis and human growthRelated source material

The Therapeutic Process: Essays and LecturesRelated source material

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