Quote by Sigmund Freud

We believe that civilization has been created under the pressure of the exigencies of life at the cost of satisfaction of the instincts.

We believe that civilization has been created under the pres

Summary

This quote suggests that civilization, with all its advancements and achievements, has come at a price. In order to build a functioning society, humans have had to suppress or sacrifice their natural instincts and desires. The focus on meeting the practical needs of survival has taken precedence over the fulfillment of one's innate drives. This view highlights the inherent tension between societal development and individual satisfaction, raising questions about the consequences of prioritizing civilization over fulfilling our instinctual impulses.

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By Sigmund Freud

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