The truth is often a terrible weapon of aggression. It is possible to lie, and even murder with truth.

Alfred Adler

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Topic

Truth

Author

Alfred Adler

Source

The Problem of Neurosis

Genre

Psychological literature

Language

Unclear

Time

1929 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Psychologist Writer

From

Austria Europe

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Citation

Adler, Alfred. Problems of Nerosis. Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1930.

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Medium
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You can't handle the truth!

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Time
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