Quote by Wallace Stevens

If some really acute observer made as much of egotism as Freud has made of sex, people would forget a good deal about sex and find the explanation for everything in egotism.

If some really acute observer made as much of egotism as Fre

Summary

This quote humorously reflects on Sigmund Freud's emphasis on the role of sexuality in psychological explanations. It suggests that if another astute observer emphasized egotism with the same fervor as Freud did with sex, people would potentially overlook sex as the primary explanation for behaviors and instead attribute everything to ego-driven motives. It highlights the extent to which Freud's theories and interpretations have profoundly influenced our understanding of human psychology and may raise questions about the potential for bias and the power of individual perspectives in shaping collective thinking.

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By Wallace Stevens

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