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Physician

Paul Tournier, born on May 12, 1898 and died on October 7, 1986, was a renowned Swiss physician and psychologist. He is known for his profound psychological insights and philosophical reflections on human existence.

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“That is what marriage really means; helping one another to reach the full status of being persons, responsible and autonomous beings who do not run away from life.”

Love Inspirational Mean Persons Helping Running Marriage Couple Responsible Love Life Running Away Really Mean Miscellaneous Autonomous Marriage Love

Book:The Meaning of Persons

Source: The Meaning of Persons

“I am convinced that nine out of every ten persons seeing a psychiatrist do not need one. They need someone who will love them with God's love...and they will get well.”

Needs Wells Persons Seeing Ten Convinced Nine Psychiatrist God's Love Get Well

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“Sickness may be the solemn occasion of God's intervention in a person's life.”

May Persons Medical Occasions Sickness Intervention Solemn

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“No one can develop freely in this world and find a full life without feeling understood by at least one person.”

World Persons Feelings Understanding This World Understood Full Life

Book:To Understand Each Other

Source: To Understand Each Other

About the Author

Born: May 12, 1898
Died: October 7, 1986
Known for: Physician
Quotes: 46

Books & Sources

Learn to Grow OldRelated source material

The Meaning of PersonsRelated source material

The Whole Person in a Broken WorldRelated source material

Reflections: a personal guide for life's most crucial questionsRelated source material

The Healing of PersonsRelated source material

To Understand Each OtherRelated source material

Reflections: On Life's Most Crucial QuestionsRelated source material

The Meaning of GiftsRelated source material

The Violence WithinRelated source material

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