Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Karen Horney Psychologist

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: Germany
  • Born: Sep 16, 1885
  • Died: Dec 4, 1952

Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst who practiced in the United States during her later career. Her theories questioned some traditional Freudian views. This was particularly true of her theories of sexuality and of the instinct orientation of psychoanalysis. She is credited with founding feminist psychology in response to Freud's theory of penis envy. She disagreed with Freud about inherent differences in the psychology of men and women, and she traced such differences to society and culture rather than biology. As such, she is often classified as Neo-Freudian.

Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist. life

Life itself still remains a very effective therapist. life

Like all sciences and all valuations, the psychology of women has hitherto been considered only from the point of view of men. women

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

32 quotes from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo