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No man is a hero to his wife's psychiatrist.

— Eric Berne a review of Berne's book Sex in Human Loving (1963)

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Each person designs his own life, freedom gives him the power to carry out his own designs, and power gives the freedom to interfere with the designs of others.

What Do You Say After You Say Hello? (1973)

The moment a little boy is concerned with which is a jay and which is a sparrow, he can no longer see the birds or hear them sing.

Games People Play: the Psychology of Human Relations (1964)

A healthy person goes "Yes," "No," and "Whoopee!" An unhealthy person goes "Yes, but," "No, but," and "No whoopee."

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The confusion of marriage with morality has done more to destroy the conscience of the human race than any other single error.

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Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious. Both are disappointed.

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The best way to worship God is to love your wife.

Victor Hugo Les Misérables (1862)

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