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“It is an ironic habit of human beings to run faster when they have lost their way.”

Quote by Rollo May

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Rollo May
Rollo May

Rollo May was an American psychologist born on April 21, 1909, and died on October 22, 1994. He was a significant figure in existential psychology and is considered one of the pioneers of the field. more

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