Quote by Sigmund Freud

I do not think our successes can compete with those of Lourdes. There are so many more people who believe in the miracles of the Blessed Virgin than in the existence of the unconscious.

I do not think our successes can compete with those of Lourd

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes in the miraculous powers of Lourdes, a religious site associated with healing miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary. They imply that the number of people who believe in these miracles surpasses those who believe in the concept of the unconscious, highlighting a disparity in faith and the perceived significance of different beliefs. The quote implies that Lourdes' successes and the belief in miracles outweigh the belief in the unconscious mind.

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