Quote by Norman O. Brown

In its famous paradox, the equation of money and excrement, psychoanalysis becomes the first science to state what common sense and the poets have long known -- that the essence of money is in its absolute worthlessness.

In its famous paradox, the equation of money and excrement,

Summary

This quote by Norman O. Brown highlights the paradoxical nature of money by equating it with excrement. Through this comparison, psychoanalysis is depicted as a unique scientific field that dares to proclaim what both common sense and poets have already understood: that money, despite being highly valued in society, is essentially worthless. This assertion challenges the ingrained belief in the intrinsic significance and meaning of money, inviting us to question its true meaning and reflect on the role it plays in our lives.

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By Norman O. Brown

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