Quote by Anna Freud

Papa always makes it clear that he would like to know me as much more rational and lucid than the girls and women he gets to know during his analytic hours.

Papa always makes it clear that he would like to know me as

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's father desires a deeper connection with them, viewing them as more rational and lucid compared to the girls and women he interacts with during his analytical sessions. The speaker's father seems to appreciate their unique perspective and values their relationship, valuing their intellectual capacity over others he encounters. This quote points towards a desire for a meaningful and intellectual connection between the speaker and their father.

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By Anna Freud

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