Quotes by Karen Horney

Concern should drive us into action, not into a depression.
– Karen Horney
Is not the tremendous strength in men of the impulse to creative work in every field precisely due to their feeling of playing a relatively small part in the creation of living beings, which constantly impels them to an overcompensation in achievement?
– Karen Horney
Like all sciences and all valuations, the psychology of women has hitherto been considered only from the point of view of men.
– Karen Horney
The perfect normal person is rare in our civilization.
– Karen Horney
Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.
– Karen Horney