Quote by Karen Horney

The perfect normal person is rare in our civilization.

The perfect normal person is rare in our civilization.

Summary

This quote suggests that in our society, finding a completely ordinary, average person is uncommon. It implies that individuals often possess unique characteristics, quirks, or deviations from what may be considered as "normal." It highlights the diversity and individuality present in our civilization, indicating that conformity to societal expectations is rare.

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