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# Stephen Gilligan

(1954)   Psychologist

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Stephen Gilligan is a psychologist.

## Quick Facts About Stephen Gilligan

Born December 26, 1954

Profession Psychologist

## About Stephen Gilligan

American psychologist...

##  Quotes by Stephen Gilligan

> [The aikido term ma ai, which means "space harmony" ("ai" is Chinese for "love," and it translates into Japanese as harmonious connection)…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/the-aikido-term-ma-ai-which-means-space-harmony-ai-is-chinese-for/)

Stephen Gilligan

[Aikido](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/aikido/)

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> [When a person reports a feeling, it's a comment on our relationship.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/when-a-person-reports-a-feeling-it-s-a-comment-on-our-relationship/)

Stephen Gilligan

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> [“The essence of the hero’s journey is: How do you live a meaningful life? What is the deepest life you are called…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/the-essence-of-the-hero-s-journey-is-how-do-you-live-a-meaningful/)

Stephen Gilligan

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> [When deciding what to do next, we can always ask: Does this thought, emotion, or behavior bring me closer to or take…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/when-deciding-what-to-do-next-we-can-always-ask-does-this-thought/)

Stephen Gilligan

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