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“The more one forgives himself - by giving himself to a cause to serve or another person to love - the more human he is and the more he actualizes himself.”

Quote by Viktor E. Frankl

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Viktor E. Frankl

Viktor E. Frankl was a renowned neurologist and psychologist, born on March 26, 1905, and died on September 2, 1997. He was one of the founders of existential psychology and is known for his experiences in Nazi concentration camps and his book 'Man's Search for Meaning'. more

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