It is characteristic of the emotions of the very young infant that they are of an extreme and powerful nature.
Melanie KleinMy 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 KleinThe root of creativity is found in the need to repair the good object destroyed during the depressive phase.
Melanie KleinThe 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