Quote by Sigmund Freud

The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.

The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of i

Summary

This quote compares the mind to an iceberg, suggesting that much like an iceberg, only a small portion of our thoughts, emotions, and mental processes are visible to others. The iceberg's seven-eighths hidden beneath the water symbolizes the vast depths of consciousness that remain unseen. It serves as a reminder that what we perceive in others' behavior is just a fraction of their true thoughts and experiences, reminding us of the complexity and hidden depths within the human mind.

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By Sigmund Freud

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