“It is one of the triumphs of human wit ... to conquer by humility and submissiveness ... to make oneself small in order to appear great ... such ... are often the expedients of the neurotic.”
Quote by Alfred Adler
Author
Alfred Adler
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
You May Also Like
“Your love is just the antidote when nothing else can cure me.”
Source: The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism, The Subjection of Women, On Liberty, Principles of Political Economy, A System of Logic, Ratiocinative and Inductive, Memoirs…
“A pessimist is a man who has been compelled to live with an optimist.”
“The way to succeed is never quit. Thats it. But really be humble about it.”
“The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.”
Source: Emerson's Essays: Top Essays
“When speculation has done its worst, two and two still make four.”
Source: A Civil Campaign