The defense against childish helplessness is what lends its characteristic features to the adult's reaction to the helplessness which he has to acknowledge - a reaction which is precisely the formation of religion.
The defense against childish ...
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What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.
The most complicated achievements of thought are possible without the assistance of consciousness.
Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.
From error to error one discovers the entire truth.
It is impossible to escape the impression that people commonly use false standards of measurement — that they seek power, success and wealth for themselves and admire them in others, and that they underestimate what is of true value in life.
