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“If the essential core of the person is denied or suppressed, he gets sick sometimes in obvious ways, sometimes in subtle ways, sometimes immediately, sometimes later.” quote by Abraham Maslow
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“If the essential core of the person is denied or suppressed, he gets sick sometimes in obvious ways, sometimes in subtle ways, sometimes immediately, sometimes later.”

Abraham Maslow

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Suppressing a person’s core self leads to illness, manifesting physically or psychologically, immediately or later.

In simple terms: Denial of self harms health.

Key Takeaway

Honor your true self.

Themes

psychology health self-actualization

Mood

introspective empathetic

Type

psychological self‑help

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • self‑care
  • personal development

Key Concepts

identity suppression psychosomatic illness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What parts of yourself are hidden?
  • How does suppression affect your wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

Self‑acceptance can be socially challenging.

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