Quote by Norman O. Brown

All currency is neurotic currency.

All currency is neurotic currency.

Summary

This quote suggests that all forms of currency, be it physical money or digital currencies, possess certain flaws or anxieties. It implies that the monetary system, with its inherent complexities and the potential for greed and instability, can be seen as unstable or erratic. It might also imply that our relationship with money and the ways it influences our behaviors and decisions are often driven by underlying neurotic tendencies. Overall, the quote highlights the imperfect nature of currency from a psychological perspective.

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Money

By Norman O. Brown

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