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Psychoanalyst

Melanie Klein was a renowned psychoanalyst, born on March 30, 1882, and died on September 22, 1960. Her work had a profound impact on psychoanalysis, particularly in the areas of child analysis and theories of early relationships.

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Famous Melanie Klein Quotes

“The highly ambitious person, in spite of all his successes, always remains dissatisfied, in the same way as a greedy baby is never satisfied.”

Way Persons Baby Ambition Remains Satisfied Spite Ambitious Greedy Dissatisfied Ambitious Person

Book:Envy and Gratitude

Source: Envy and Gratitude

“Feelings of love and gratitude arise directly and spontaneously in the baby in response to the love and care of his mother.”

Life Feelings Care Mother Baby Gratitude Response Arise Love And Gratitude Love And Care

Book:The Writings of Melanie Klein: Love, guilt and separation and other works

Source: The Writings of Melanie Klein: Love, guilt and separation and other works

“My psycho-analytic work has convinced me that when in the baby's mind the conflicts between love and hate arise, and the fears of losing the loved one become active, a very important step is made in development.”

Mind Made Important Hate Steps Baby Development Conflict Losing Active Convinced Arise Loved Ones Love And Hate Psycho Analytics

Book:The Writings of Melanie Klein: Love, guilt and separation and other works

Source: The Writings of Melanie Klein: Love, guilt and separation and other works

About the Author

Born: March 30, 1882
Died: September 22, 1960
Known for: Psychoanalyst
Quotes: 11

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Envy and GratitudeRelated source material

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The Writings of Melanie Klein: Love, guilt and separation and other worksRelated source material

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