Quote by Erich Fromm, To Have or to Be?,

Our conscious motivations, ideas, and beliefs are a blend of false information, biases, irrational passions, rationalizations, prejudices, in which morsels of truth swim around and give the reassurance albeit false, that the whole mixture is real and true. The thinking processes attempt to organize this whole cesspool of illusions according to the laws of plausibility. This level of consciousness is supposed to reflect reality; it is the map we use for organizing our life.


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Summary

This quote highlights the complexity and shortcomings of our conscious thoughts and beliefs. It suggests that these are often influenced by false information, biases, irrational emotions, and prejudices. Despite this, our minds rationalize and organize these illusions to create a sense of reality. This level of consciousness serves as a map for guiding our lives, even though it may not always accurately reflect the truth.

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By Erich Fromm, To Have or to Be?,
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