The goal towards which the pleasure principle impels us - of becoming happy - is not attainable: yet we may not - nay, cannot - give up the efforts to come nearer to realization of it by some means or other. Sigmund Freud attainableeffortgive share on social
The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water. Sigmund Freud bulkfloaticeberg Change image and share on social
It is impossible to overlook the extent to which civilization is built upon a renunciation of instinct. Sigmund Freud buildcivilizationextent Change image and share on social
We believe that civilization has been created under the pressure of the exigencies of life at the cost of satisfaction of the instincts. Sigmund Freud civilizationcostcreate Change image and share on social
Yes, America is gigantic, but a gigantic mistake. Sigmund Freud americagiganticmistake Change image and share on social
The first human who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization. Sigmund Freud civilizationfounderhuman Change image and share on social
Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts. Sigmund Freud conflictemotionflower Change image and share on social
What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult. Sigmund Freud adultaveragechild Change image and share on social
Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock. Sigmund Freud angrybegincast Change image and share on social
Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism. Sigmund Freud humblelovenarcissism Change image and share on social