Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and enable us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore accept it without complaint when they sometimes collide with a bit of reality and are shattered.

Psychoanalysis

Share:

Details

Context

Civilization and Its Discontents

Date / Period

1930

Category

Humorous

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/14884/14884-h/14884-h.htm

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

Get This Quote on Merchandise

Premium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.

Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products