Quote by Sigmund Freud

Here libido and ego-interest share the same fate and have once more become indistinguishable from each other. The familiar egoism of the sick person covers them both. We find it so natural because we are certain that in the same situation we should behave in just the same way. The way in which the readiness to love, however great, is banished by bodily ailments, and suddenly replaced by complete indifference, is a theme which has been sufficiently exploited by comic writers.

Here libido and ego-interest share the same fate and have on

Summary

This quote highlights the interconnectedness of libido (sexual desire) and ego-interest. It suggests that in certain situations, such as illness, both libido and ego-interest become indistinguishable as they are overshadowed by egoism. This egoism is an instinctive self-centeredness that is commonly observed in sick individuals. The quote further explains that this behavior seems natural because we believe we would behave the same way if placed in the same circumstances. It also alludes to the comedic portrayal of how bodily ailments can swiftly replace the readiness to love with complete indifference, a subject often exploited by humorous writers.

Topics

Love Illness Egoism Psychoanalysis Unconscious

By Sigmund Freud

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