Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Alfred Adler
- Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.
- A simple rule in dealing with those who are hard to get along with is to remember that this person is striving to assert his superiority; and you must deal with him from that point of view.
- The science of the mind can only have for its proper goal the understanding of human nature by every human being, and through its use, brings peace to every human soul.
- To all those who walk the path of human cooperation war must appear loathsome and inhuman.
- To be a human being means to possess a feeling of inferiority which constantly presses towards its own conquest. The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge for conquest and the more violent the emotional agitation.
- 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.
- 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.
- The truth is often a terrible weapon of aggression. It is possible to lie, and even to murder, with the truth.
- It is one of the most effective attitudes of the neurotic to measure thumbs down, so to speak, a real person by an ideal, since in doing so he can depreciate him as much as he wishes.
- 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 (1870–1937) was an Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist, best known for his development of individual psychology. Born in Vienna, Adler initially studied medicine and later specialized in psychiatry. He became a prominent figure in the psychoanalytic movement led by Sigmund Freud, but eventually diverged from Freud’s theories to form his own school of thought.
Adler’s key contributions revolved around the idea that individual behavior is driven by a pursuit of significance and social connection rather than Freud’s focus on instinctual drives. He introduced concepts such as the inferiority complex, suggesting that individuals strive for superiority to compensate for feelings of inadequacy.
In 1912, Adler founded the Society for Individual Psychology, outlining his psychological theories. His work extended beyond clinical practice, addressing societal issues and emphasizing the importance of social context in shaping human behavior.
Despite facing criticism, Adler’s influence persisted, and his ideas laid the foundation for humanistic psychology and the development of cognitive-behavioral therapy. His legacy endures through the continued exploration of individual psychology and its impact on understanding human motivation and behavior. Alfred Adler passed away in 1937, leaving a lasting imprint on the field of psychology.
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