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Quote by Martin Seligman

“If we just wanted positive emotions, our species would have died out a long time ago.”

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Martin Seligman is a renowned psychologist born on August 12, 1942. He has made significant contributions to the field of positive psychology, often regarded as one of the pioneers in the discipline. more

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