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“Man works primarily for his own self-respect and not for others or for profit. . . the person who is working for the sake of his own satisfaction, the money he gets in return serves merely as fuel, that is, as a symbol of reward and recognition, in the last analysis, of acceptance by ones fellowmen.”

Quote by Otto Rank

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Beyond Psychology

This book delves into the complex nature of human thought and action, transcending conventional psychological theories to examine the deeper aspects of human experience. more

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Otto Rank
Otto Rank

Otto Rank was a prominent psychoanalyst, born on April 22, 1884, and died on October 31, 1939. He made significant contributions to the field of psychoanalysis, particularly in the areas of dream analysis and the theory of the creative life. more

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