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We are driven by five genetic needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.
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William Glasser
Age: 88 †
Born: 1925
Born: May 11
Died: 2013
Died: August 23
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Cleveland
Ohio
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Don't marry someone you would not be friends with if there was no sex between you.
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Too many of us fail to fulfill our needs because we say no rather than yes, yes when we should say no.
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Since there will be no one left to talk peace after the next war, it makes good sense to break with tradition and hold the peace conference first.
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