Centre Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“We all have--to put it as nicely as I can--our lower centres and our higher centres. Our lower centres act: they act with terriblepower that sometimes destroys us; but they don't talk… Since the war the lower centres have become vocal. And the effect is that of an earthquake. For they speak truths that have never been spoken before--truths that the makers of our domestic institutions have tried to ignore.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Human lower instincts erupt loudly, challenging societal norms and revealing suppressed truths.
In simple terms: Base instincts clash with higher ideals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance inner drives.
Themes
psychology
society
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- political activism
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Freudian theory
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile inner conflicts?
- What role do societal pressures play?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing lower instincts can cause inner turmoil.
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