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Our greatest freedom is the freedom to choose our attitude.

Viktor E. Frankl

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Viktor E. Frankl
Age: 92 †
Born: 1905
Born: March 26
Died: 1997
Died: September 2
Existential Therapist
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Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
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Vienna
Austria
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