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Quote by Wilhelm Reich

“Work democracy does not wish to prevent or prohibit anything. Its only intention is the fulfilment of the biological life functions, of love, work and knowledge.”

Quote by Wilhelm Reich

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Wilhelm Reich was a prominent psychoanalyst, born on March 24, 1897, and died on November 3, 1957. He made significant contributions to the field of psychoanalysis, particularly in the areas of sexual psychology and orgonomy. more

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