“Men are afraid to rock the boat in which they hope to drift safely through life's currents, when, actually, the boat is stuck on a sandbar. They would be better off to rock the boat and try to shake it loose.”
Quote by Thomas Szasz
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Words to the Wise: A Medical-Philosophical Dictionary
This dictionary offers definitions and explanations of medical and philosophical concepts, providing a resource for understanding complex ideas in both fields. more
Author
Thomas Szasz
Thomas Szasz, born on April 15, 1920 in Hungary, was a renowned American psychiatrist, writer, and philosopher. He is known for his critical views on psychiatry and liberalism, particularly his skepticism about the nature of mental illness and his emphasis on individual freedom. more
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