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The essence of analysis is surprise. When people are themselves surprised by what they say, that's when they are really making some progress.

Sigmund Freud

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Sigmund Freud
Age: 83 †
Born: 1856
Born: May 6
Died: 1939
Died: September 23
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Neurologist
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Psychoanalyst
Psychologist
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Sigismund Schlomo Freud
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