Sigmund Freud

The Demanding Discipline of Radical Self-Honesty

Freud’s remark that “being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise” sounds deceptively simple, yet it points to one of the hardest forms of psychological work. Rather than referring to ordinary truth-telling, he...

The Voice of the Intellect Is a Soft One, but It Does Not Rest Until It Has Gained a Hearing — Sigmund Freud

Freud’s aphorism emphasizes that rational thought may be subdued or quiet, but it persists until acknowledged. This is evident in scientific progress, where unpopular theories, like Copernicus's heliocentric model (*De r...

The Beauty of Struggle - Sigmund Freud

Freud's quote implies that looking back on past struggles can instill a sense of beauty and value in those experiences. It suggests that time can change our perspective on challenging moments.