Quote by Wilhelm Reich

Because you have no memory for things that happened ten or twenty years ago, you're still mouthing the same nonsense as two thousand years ago. Worse, you cling with might and main to such absurdities as 'race,' 'class,' 'nation,' and the obligation to observe a religion and repress your love.

Because you have no memory for things that happened ten or t

Summary

This quote criticizes the tendency of individuals to persistently hold onto outdated beliefs and ideologies despite the passage of time. It suggests that our tendency to forget or ignore the lessons of history leads us to continue propagating the same nonsensical ideas over centuries. Moreover, the quote highlights the danger of clinging onto divisive concepts such as race, class, and nationhood, which create false divisions among people. It also criticizes the imposed obligation of following a particular religion and suppressing one's natural emotions and desires.

Topics

Love Religion Memory History Class Race Nationalism Repression

By Wilhelm Reich

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