Country Quote by Aleister Crowley
“It is a terrible error to let any natural impulse, physical or mental, stagnate. Crush it out, if you will, and be done with it; or fulfil it, and get it out of the system; but do not allow it to remain there and putrefy. The suppression of the normal sex instinct, for example, is responsible for a thousand ills. In Puritan countries one inevitably finds a morbid preoccupation with sex coupled with every form of perversion and degeneracy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Lies by Aleister Crowley, 1913
Suppressing natural impulses leads to decay and disease; expressing or channeling them prevents psychological and physical harm.
In simple terms: Ignoring natural urges causes damage; release them healthily.
Key Takeaway
Address urges constructively.
Themes
psychology
health
selfcontrol
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative work
- stress management
- sexual health
Key Concepts
Freud
energy flow
repression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate healthy urges from harmful ones?
- What safe outlets can you create for strong impulses?
A Different Perspective
Not all impulses are beneficial; some may be harmful if acted on without discernment.
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