Quote by Sigmund Freud
We believe that it is possible for scientific work to gain some knowledge about the reality of the world, by means of which we can increase out power and in accordance with which we can arrange our life. If this belief is an illusion, then we are in the same position as you. But science has given us evidence by its numerous and important successes that it is no illusion.
Summary
This quote highlights the belief that scientific work has the ability to acquire understanding and knowledge about the world, enabling us to enhance our capabilities and organize our lives accordingly. It acknowledges the potential of science being perceived as an illusion, but counters this by highlighting the evident and impactful successes of science, offering evidence to support its validity and dismissing the idea of it being an illusion.