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Alfred Adler

Alfred Adler

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Born Tuesday, 30 November -0001
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Psychiatrist

Quotes by Alfred Adler

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Tears and complaints - the means which I have called water power - can be an extremely useful weapon for disturbing cooperation and reducing other to a condition of slavery. Uncategorized
My difficulties belong to me ! Uncategorized
The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge to conquest and the more violent the emotional agitation. Uncategorized
Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations. Uncategorized
The educator must believe in the potential power of his pupil, and he must employ all his art in seeking to bring his pupil to experience this power. Uncategorized
Imperfect preparation gives rise to the thousand-fold forms that express physical and mental inferiority and insecurity. Uncategorized
It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them. Uncategorized
My psychology belongs to everyone. Uncategorized
There is only one reason for an individual to side-step to the useless side : the fear of a defeat on the useful side. Uncategorized
All neurotic symptoms have as their object the task of safeguarding the patient's self-esteem and thereby also the lifeline into which he has grown. Uncategorized
There is no such thing as talent. There is pressure. Uncategorized
The test of one's behavior pattern is their relationship to society, relationship to work and relationship to sex. Uncategorized
The style of life is a unity because it has grown out of the difficulties of early life and out of the striving for a goal. Uncategorized
If the truth is there, bad writing won't hurt it ! Uncategorized
Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations. Uncategorized
“Did you see that dress?” "I saw the dress.” "Did you like it?” He didn't answer. I took that as a yes. "Am I going to endanger my reputation if I wear it to the dance?” When he spoke, I could barely hear him. "You'll endanger the school.” I smiled and fell asleep.” Uncategorized
“I can't imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once.” Uncategorized
“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.” Uncategorized
“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.” Uncategorized
“That was the thing. You never got used to it, the idea of someone being gone. Just when you think it's reconciled, accepted, someone points it out to you, and it just hits you all over again, that shocking.” Uncategorized