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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared but only men of character are trusted.

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
Men
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Genius
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