Quotation by

Alfred Adler

Every therapeutic cure, and still more, any awkward attempt to show the patient the truth, tears him from the cradle of his freedom from responsibility and must therefore reckon with the most vehement resistance.

Alfred Adler

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When a therapist tries to cure someone or reveal a difficult truth, it forces the person to face their responsibilities instead of staying comfortable and carefree. Because this shift threatens their sense of freedom, they often resist strongly and struggle against it.

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