Quote by Andrew Solomon

While people argue with one another about the specifics of Freud's work and blame him for the prejudices of his time, they overlook the fundamental truth of his writing, his grand humility: that we frequently do not know our own motivations in life and are prisoners to what we cannot understand. We can recognize only a small fragment of our own, and an even smaller fragment of anyone else's, impetus.

While people argue with one another about the specifics of F

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of Sigmund Freud's work and the overlooked aspect of his writing: the acknowledgment of our limited understanding of our own motives and the motives of others. Despite arguments and criticisms regarding the specifics of Freud's theories and accusations of perpetuating biases, his greatest insight lies in the recognition of our inherent ignorance about the intricate workings of our minds. Freud humbly reminds us that we are often bound by motivations that we cannot fully comprehend, whether they be our own or those of others, emphasizing our perpetual status as prisoners to our subconscious forces.

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Truth Understanding Prejudice Humility Freud Impetus Motivations

By Andrew Solomon

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