Karen Horney Quotes

Is not the tremendous strength in men of the impulse to creative work in every field precisely due to their feeling of playing a relatively small part in the creation of living beings, which constantly impels them to an overcompensation in achievement?

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

The perfect normal person is rare in our civilization.

Fortunately [psychoanalysis] is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.

There is no good reason why we should not develop and change until the last day we live.

Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.

Concern should drive us into action and not into depression

Concern should drive us into action, not into a depression.