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“Repress the natural and it comes back even stronger: not everyone can be a fetishist” quote by Philippe Lejeune
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““Repress the natural and it comes back even stronger: not everyone can be a fetishist””

Philippe Lejeune

About This Quote

Source Interview: Literary Criticism Talk, 1995

Suppressing innate desires intensifies them; not everyone can become a fetishist, highlighting the limits of repression.

In simple terms: Repressing urges makes them stronger.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and balance natural impulses.

Themes

psychology desire repression limits human nature

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing
  • social norms

Key Concepts

Freudian theory self-regulation cultural taboo

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we repress certain desires?
  • Can repression ever be healthy?
A Different Perspective

Complete suppression may cause psychological harm.

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