“Whether we forget something we are not proud of, or embellish it, or blame somebody else, we want to save face by not owning up to shortcomings.”
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Neurosis and Human Growth: The Struggle Towards Self-Realization
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Karen Horney
Karen Horney, a German-born American psychoanalyst, was born on September 16, 1885, and died on December 4, 1952. She is known for her research on the theories and treatments of neurosis, which had a profound impact on the development of psychoanalysis. more
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