What makes a person wise, about mistakes, about freedom and other advice from Sigmund Freud

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Sigmund Freud was undoubtedly an outstanding man in many ways. His capacity for work and dedication to scientific work make one admire his diligence and desire for knowledge.

Born in 1856 in Moravia, then part of the Austrian Empire, Freud changed our understanding of the human mind and behavior with his groundbreaking theories and revolutionary insights. Although his ideas were controversial, there is no denying the profound influence Freud had on psychology, psychiatry, and philosophy.

Today's selection of the best quotes from Sigmund Freud:

1. Before you diagnose yourself with depression and low self-esteem, make sure you are not surrounded by idiots.

Sometimes when we feel low self-esteem, lack confidence, or struggle with depression, it may have less to do with our internal state and more to do with our environment. If we are surrounded by people who constantly criticize us, belittle us, or do not acknowledge our achievements, this can negatively affect our well-being and lead to symptoms of depression.

So, before making a judgment about the state of our health and self-esteem, it is worth taking a closer look at our environment. It is possible that the problems we face are not so much related to our well-being, but rather to how other people surround us.

2. A busy person is rarely visited by idlers - flies don't fly to a boiling pot.

Those who are productive and busy tend to attract fewer idle or annoying individuals. Successful and busy people are usually surrounded by equally ambitious and passionate individuals, rather than those aimless people who blame everyone around them for their failures and mistakes.

3. The size of your personality is determined by the size of the problem that can upset you.

Personality scale is an indicator of a person’s inner strength and confidence. Each of us faces problems and difficulties on our life’s path. However, the way we react to these problems determines our personality and our attitude to life.

If a person starts to panic and lose control over themselves at the slightest obstacle, this may indicate their lack of confidence and self-control. It is important to be able to remain calm and respond wisely to problems of any scale, without allowing them to affect our emotional state. The ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties speaks of our fortitude and our endurance.

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4. The more perfect a person looks on the outside, the more demons he has inside.

People who appear flawless and perfect on the outside can often hide their inner demons behind their appearance and striving for the ideal of beauty. Such people may experience inner anxiety and struggle with themselves, but try not to show it to others. Perfection is often an illusion that hides deeper problems.

It is important to remember that each person is unique and has their own struggles and problems, regardless of how they look on the outside. It is important to be open, sincere and supportive of each other in the fight against inner demons, regardless of appearance.

5. Unfortunately, repressed emotions do not die. They are silenced. And they continue to influence a person from within.

Suppressed emotions can become like a toxin for the soul and psyche of a person. When we do not express our feelings and emotions, they do not disappear, but remain inside us, accumulating and destroying us from the inside.

Suppressed emotions can manifest as insomnia, headaches, stomach aches, and other symptoms. They can affect our behavior, relationships with others, and decision-making. And thus, have a negative impact on our lives in general. This can lead to stress, depression, aggression, and various physical problems. In order to avoid the negative consequences of suppressed emotions, it is important to learn to express them, discuss your feelings, and seek support from loved ones or specialists.

6. We don't choose each other by chance... We meet only those who already exist in our subconscious. First we draw a person in our imagination and only then we meet him in real life.

In our lives, there are often encounters that seem completely random, but in fact, they have a deep meaning and purpose. We can unconsciously attract certain people into our lives with the help of our thoughts and imagination. We create our own destiny and attract to ourselves those people who already exist in our inner world.

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7. We are not always free from mistakes, which we laugh at others for.

We all make mistakes. Mistakes define our experience and help us grow and develop. Sometimes we laugh at the mistakes of others, without realizing that we ourselves can become the object of similar ridicule. When we mock others, we fall into the trap of our own pride and forget that we ourselves have made or will make similar mistakes.

In order to maintain our self-esteem and not to belittle someone else’s dignity, it is important to be tolerant and compassionate towards the mistakes of others. True strength and endurance are not shown in mockery, but in the ability to understand, forgive and help others correct their mistakes.

8. Most people don't really want freedom because freedom means responsibility, and most people are afraid of responsibility.

Many people do prefer to live within certain boundaries and restrictions. Freedom is not only the ability to choose and realize oneself, but also responsibility for the results of one's actions. Many people are afraid of this responsibility, because it requires them to make decisions, understand the consequences, and be willing to accept the consequences of their actions.

Not everyone is ready for this level of independence and self-control. Freedom gives you the opportunity to develop, find new paths, and rethink your life. Therefore, it is important to overcome the fear of responsibility and learn to accept and overcome the challenges that freedom can throw at you.

9. People are more moral than they think, and much more immoral than they can imagine.

The question of human morality often causes controversy and debate. Some people tend to believe that most people act in accordance with moral principles and values, but there are also those who argue that people are prone to immoral behavior in different situations.

Every person has both moral and immoral traits. It is important to remember that morality is something relative and depends on many factors, such as education, culture, inherited values, and personal experience. A person can be moral in one situation and immoral in another, and this makes their behavior complex and multifaceted.

10. Only one's own experience makes a man wise.

Experience is the best teacher, it is thanks to it that a person comes to wisdom. Only our own mistakes and lived situations allow us to learn, develop our own worldview and the right decisions. Other people's experience and advice are, of course, useful, but only thanks to our own lessons do we actually become more mature and wiser.

Only after going through certain life trials can we learn to see the world from a different perspective, to understand other people and the science of life in general. This is why our own experience plays such an important role in the development of a person and makes him wise. This is an insurmountable path to understanding yourself and the world around you, to personal development and self-improvement.

I wonder what you think about these statements? Which quote did you like the most? Write in the comments.