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Nathaniel Branden

(1930–2014) Psychologist United States

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Nathaniel Branden was a psychologist from the United States, best known for The psychology of self-esteem.

Quick Facts About Nathaniel Branden

Born: April 9, 1930
Died: December 3, 2014
Nationality: United States
Profession: Psychologist
Notable works: The psychology of self-esteem
Spouse: Barbara Branden

About Nathaniel Branden

Nathaniel Branden was a Canadian–American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Rand and Branden split acrimoniously in 1968, after which Branden focused on developing his own psychological theories and modes of therapy.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Nathaniel Branden · Page 8

“If I respect myself and require that others deal with me respectfully, I send out signals and behave in ways that increase…

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Faith

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Freedom is still the most radical idea of all.

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Freedom

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I believe that earning your living doing something you enjoy is one of the very best ways to nourish yourself. But even…

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Activity

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“Chances are, when you were young, you were told, in effect, "Listen, kid, here is the news: life is not about you.…

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Fire

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Self-esteem is a powerful force within each of us... Self-esteem is the experience that we are appropriate to life and to the…

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Appropriate

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Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to close our eyes but to open them wider.

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Eye

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“We must become what we wish to teach.”

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Education

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If we do not believe in ourselves- neither in our efficacy nor in our goodness- the universe is a frightening place.

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Believe

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Nathaniel Branden by topic

Self (54) Self esteem (47) Esteem (34) Life (31) Love (26) Inspirational (19) Ifs (19) Values (18) Psychology (17) Identity (17) People (15) Important (14) Success (13) Respect (13) World (12)