Accompany Quote by Rollo May
“When one read's Kierkegaard's profound analyses of anxiety and despair or Nietzsche's amazingly acute insights into the dynamics of resentment and the guilt and hostility which accompany repressed emotional powers, one might pinch oneself to realize that one is reading works written in the last century and not some new contemporary psychological analysis.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of Anxiety by Rollo May, 1950
Reading classic existential works can feel surprisingly contemporary despite being written a century ago.
In simple terms: Old ideas still feel new.
Key Takeaway
Recognize timeless insights in older texts.
Themes
existentialism
psychology
history of ideas
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal reflection
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
anxiety
despair
resentment
repressed emotions
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you apply these classic ideas today?
- What aspects feel most relevant?
A Different Perspective
Modern psychology may oversimplify complex philosophical concepts.
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