"Psychoanalytic investigation has shown that in mental patients excessive affection often turns to violent hostility."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Love as articulated by Karl Abraham. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Love provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Karl Abraham

Karl Abraham was an influential German psychoanalyst, and a collaborator of Sigmund Freud, who called him his 'best pupil'.

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