“It is impossible to escape the impression that people commonly use false standards of measurement -- that they seek power, success and wealth for themselves and admire them in others, and that they underestimate what is of true value in life.”
Quote by Sigmund Freud
Book:Freud Verbatim
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Freud Verbatim
This book presents a compilation of Sigmund Freud's seminal works, including his theories on psychology and psychoanalysis, along with personal letters and correspondence that provide insight into his thought process and professional relationships. more
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