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“That many-faceted thing called love succeeds in building bridges from the loneliness on this shore to the loneliness on the other one. These bridges can be of great beauty, but they are rarely built for eternity, and frequently they cannot tolerate too heavy a burden without collapsing.”

Quote by Karen Horney

Work

Feminine Psychology

This book delves into the psychological underpinnings of femininity, examining various theories and perspectives on the subject. more

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Karen Horney
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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