Quote by Italo Calvino

The unconscious is the ocean of the unsayable, of what has been expelled from the land of language, removed as a result of ancient prohibitions.

The unconscious is the ocean of the unsayable, of what has b

Summary

This quote suggests that the unconscious mind is like an expansive ocean that holds all the thoughts, feelings, and experiences that cannot be expressed or articulated through language. It symbolizes the hidden part of our psyche that has been rejected or pushed aside due to societal and cultural restrictions. These ancient taboos prevent certain aspects of ourselves from being acknowledged or verbalized, creating a vast reservoir of unconscious thoughts and emotions waiting to be explored.

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By Italo Calvino

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