Quote by Sigmund Freud

Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism.

Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to spe

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone loves another person, they become humble. By investing their love in someone else, individuals let go of their self-centeredness or selfishness. It implies that love prompts individuals to set aside their own egotistical tendencies and prioritize the well-being and happiness of the person they love. In this context, loving someone is seen as an act of selflessness, as individuals willingly give up a portion of their self-centered nature for the sake of nurturing their affection towards another.

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By Sigmund Freud

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