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The science of the mind can only have for its proper goal the understanding of human nature by every human being, and through its use, brings peace to every human soul.

Alfred Adler

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Alfred Adler
Age: 67 †
Born: 1870
Born: February 7
Died: 1937
Died: May 28
Ophthalmologist
Psychiatrist
Psychotherapist
Vienna
Austria
Mind
Peace
Use
Science
Nature
Soul
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Human
Brings
Humans
Understanding
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It is the patriotic duty of every man to lie for his country.
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There is only one reason for an individual to side-step to the useless side : the fear of a defeat on the useful side.
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All failures - neurotics, psychotics, criminals, drunkards, problem children, suicides, perverts, and prostitutes - are failures because they are lacking in social interest
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Violence as a way of gaining power... is being camouflaged under the guise of tradition, national honor [and] national security.
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I am grateful for the idea that has used me.
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