Quote by P. G. Wodehouse

A man's subconscious self is not the ideal companion. It lurks for the greater part of his life in some dark den of its own, hidden away, and emerges only to taunt and deride and increase the misery of a miserable hour.

A man's subconscious self is not the ideal companion. It lur

Summary

This quote suggests that one's subconscious mind is not a helpful or positive influence. Rather, it is described as something dark and elusive that only surfaces to torment and amplify one's unhappiness during difficult times. It implies that our subconscious thoughts and emotions can often do more harm than good, undermining our well-being and intensifying our misery.

By P. G. Wodehouse

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