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“Self-respect is to the soul as oxygen is to the body. Deprive a person of oxygen, and you kill his body; deprive him of self-respect and you kill his spirit.”

Quote by Thomas Szasz

Book:The second sin

Work

This book delves into complex characters and their struggles with sin and its consequences, offering a nuanced examination of human behavior and the quest for forgiveness. more

Author

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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