Achieve Quote by Philip Rieff
“Psychological man may be going nowhere, but he aims to achieve a certain speed and certainty in going. Like his predecessor, the man of the market economy, he understands morality as that which is conducive to increased activity. The important thing is to keep going.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Freud and the Crisis of the Humanities, 1975
People may chase speed and certainty in life, treating morality as a tool for productivity, but must keep moving forward.
In simple terms: Chasing speed, treating morality as a productivity tool, yet keep moving.
Key Takeaway
Balance purpose with ethical reflection.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal growth
- social activism
Key Concepts
modernity
productivity
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your sense of purpose?
- How do you ensure morality guides, not just serves, your actions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on speed can erode depth.
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