What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.
Karl A. Menninger
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Karl A. Menninger was a Psychologist from United States (1893–1990).

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This quote is attributed to Karl A. Menninger, a Psychologist from United States.
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Karl A. Menninger lived from 1893 – 1990.

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