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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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Famous Karen Horney Quotes

“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

“a normal human being ... does not exist.”

Humans Doe Human Beings Normal

Book:The Neurotic Personality Of Our Time

Source: The Neurotic Personality Of Our Time

“the idea of a finished human product not only appears presumptuous but even, in my opinion, lacks any strong appeal. Life is struggle and striving, development and growth - and analysis is one of the means that can help in this process. Certainly its positive accomplishments are important, but also the striving itself is of intrinsic value.”

Source: Self-Analysis

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

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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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