Every therapeutic cure, and still more, any awkward attempt to show the patient the truth, tears him from the cradle of his freedom from responsibility and must therefore reckon with the most vehement resistance.

Summary

This quote suggests that any attempt to help a patient through therapy or to make them face difficult truths is challenging because it disrupts their sense of freedom and avoidance of responsibility. The patient may resist fiercely as they are being forced to confront their own actions and accept accountability for their choices. The quote implies that people often prefer to cling to the comfort of avoiding responsibility, even if it hinders their personal growth and self-improvement.

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