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

Karen Horney

“[The neurotic] feels caught in a cellar with many doors, and whichever door he opens leads only into new darkness. And all the time he knows that others are walking outside in sunshine. I do not belie...”

Karen Horney

“Taking again as an example the need to appear perfect, I would be interested primarily in understanding what this trend accomplishes for the individual (eliminating conflicts with others and making hi...”

Karen Horney

“Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist... The therapy effected by life itself is not, however, within one's control. ...”

Karen Horney

“Rationalization may be defined as self-deception by reasoning.”

Karen Horney