Karen HorneyA perfectly normal person is rare in our civilization.
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A perfectly normal person is rare in our civilization. When a person’s personality traits are considered to be perfectly normal, he is able to stand out from the rest of the crowd. This type of personality is so powerful that it can turn a common person into a hero overnight.
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