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Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.

Anne Wilson Schaef

Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.

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About Anne Wilson Schaef

Anne Wilson Schaef (March 22, 1934 – January 19, 2020) was an American clinical psychologist and author. Her book When Society Becomes an Addict, in which she compared Western culture to an active alcoholic, made the New York Times bestseller list and was nominated for Best Political Book of the Year.