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Nobody likes to be found out, not even one who has made ruthless confession a part of his profession. Any autobiographer, therefore, at least between the lines, spars with his reader and potential judge.
Erik Erikson
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"Nobody likes to be found out, not even one who has made ruthless confession a part of his profession. Any autobiographer, therefore, at least between the lines, spars with his reader and potential judge."
— Erik Erikson

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Nobody likes to be found out, not even one who has made ruthless confession a part of his profession. Any autobiographer, therefore, at least between the lines, spars with his reader and potential judge. — Erik Erikson

About Erik Erikson

Erik Erikson was a Psychologist from Germany (1902–1994).

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Who said "Nobody likes to be found out, not even one who has made ruthless confession a p…"?
This quote is attributed to Erik Erikson, a Psychologist from Germany.
When did Erik Erikson live?
Erik Erikson lived from 1902 – 1994.