Fear Quote by Eva Ibbotson
““The Unconscious, lately discovered by Professor Freud and used by others to store their joys, fears and frustrations, was for Nerine a gigantic subterranean wardrobe””
About This Quote
Source Book: Fairy Tales, 1995, Eva Ibbotson, null
Freud’s concept of the unconscious is likened to a hidden wardrobe storing deep emotions, emphasizing its vast, secretive nature.
In simple terms: The unconscious is a hidden storage for feelings.
Explore hidden emotional depths.
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When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden feelings do you store?
- How can we safely explore the unconscious?
Metaphor may oversimplify complex psychology.