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“Hostility, malice, and sadism are the result of helplessness and self-loathing; that they are all produced by adaptation to a hypercritical social reality and are not attributable to innate aggression.”

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Arno Gruen
Arno Gruen

Arno Gruen was a renowned psychologist, born on May 26, 1923, and passed away on October 20, 2015. He had a profound impact on the field of psychotherapy with his extensive research and practical experience, particularly known for his unique insights into the therapeutic relationship between psychotherapists and patients. more

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