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Quote by Virginia Satir

“I have talked about choosing rather than acting from compulsion. When you feel that you have to live according to someone else's direction or live so that you never disappoint or hurt anybody, then your life is a continual assessment of whether or not you please other people.”

Quote by Virginia Satir

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American psychologist and author, known as a pioneer in the field of family therapy. Her work has had a profound impact on personal growth and family therapy. more

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