Melanie Klein quotes

Melanie Klein was a British psychologist and psychoanalyst, known for her pioneering work in child psychology and the development of object relations theory. Her innovative methods transformed psychoanalysis by introducing new techniques for understanding children's inner worlds. She became a central figure in the field and deeply influenced the theory and practice of modern psychoanalysis. Here are 7 of her quotes:

One of the many interesting and surprising experiences of the beginner in child analysis is to find in even very young children a capacity for insight which is often far greater than that of adults.

Melanie Klein

My psycho-analytic work has convinced me that when in the baby's mind the conflicts between love and hate arise, and the fears of losing the loved one become active, a very important step is made in development.

Melanie Klein

The highly ambitious person, in spite of all his successes, always remains dissatisfied, in the same way as a greedy baby is never satisfied.

Melanie Klein

Feminism freed my mind. Yoga freed my body. It's one thing to intellectualize self-love and another to embody it.

Melanie Klein

The root of creativity is found in the need to repair the good object destroyed during the depressive phase.

Melanie Klein

It is characteristic of the emotions of the very young infant that they are of an extreme and powerful nature.

Melanie Klein