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“If I didn't have this affliction, I would be the first. As a rule the if-clause contains an unfulfillable condition, or the patient's own arrangement, which only he can change.”

Quote by Alfred Adler

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Alfred Adler (February 7, 1870 - May 28, 1937) was an Austrian psychologist and neurologist, one of the founders of individual psychology. Adler's theory emphasizes the social and cultural factors of individual psychology, believing that individual behavior is influenced by their social environment and family background. more

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Book:The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler: Journal articles : 1927-1931

Source: The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler: Journal articles : 1927-1931

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