"Death is really a great blessing for humanity, without it there could be no real progress. People who lived for ever would not only hamper and discourage the young, but they would themselves lack sufficient stimulus to be creative."
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Alfred Adler (1870-1937) was a pioneering Austrian psychiatrist and the founder of individual psychology, a holistic approach that emphasizes the importance of social interest and community in personal development. Born in Vienna, Adler initially trained as an ophthalmologist before transitioning to psychology, where he became a key figure in the early days of psychoanalysis alongside Freud and Jung. His concepts of inferiority complexes and striving for superiority have left an indelible mark on psychology, influencing various therapeutic practices and shaping our understanding of human motivation. Adler's legacy continues to resonate, championing the idea that individuals can shape their own destinies through social connectedness and personal growth.
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"No experience is a cause of success or failure. We do not suffer from the shock of our experiences, so-called trauma - but we make out of them just what suits our purposes."
Alfred Adler
"God who is eternally complete, who directs the stars, who is the master of fates, who elevates man from his lowliness to Himself, who speaks from the cosmos to every single human soul, is the most brilliant manifestation of the goal of perfection."
Alfred Adler