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Quote by Viktor E. Frankl

“The more one forgets one’s own self, the more human the person becomes.”

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Viktor E. Frankl was a renowned neurologist and psychologist, born on March 26, 1905, and died on September 2, 1997. He was one of the founders of existential psychology and is known for his experiences in Nazi concentration camps and his book 'Man's Search for Meaning'. more

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