Quote by Theodor Reik

He Freud often said three things were impossible to fulfill completely; healing, education, governing. He limited his goals in analytic treatment to brining the patient to the point where he could work for a living and learn to love.

He Freud often said three things were impossible to fulfill

Summary

In this quote, it is stated that Sigmund Freud believed that there were three things that could never be fully achieved: healing, education, and governing. When it came to his approach to psychoanalysis, Freud's goal was to bring the patient to a state where they could support themselves financially and develop the capacity to experience love. This quote highlights Freud's recognition of the inherent limitations and complexities involved in attempting to achieve complete healing, education, and successful governance in society. Instead, he focused on more practical and interpersonal aspects of an individual's life.

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