Neurotics Quote by Sigmund Freud

“In his fight against the powers of the surrounding world his first weapon was magic, the first forerunner of our modern technology. We suppose…

— Sigmund Freud

“Neurotics complain of their illness, but they make the most of it, and when it comes to taking it away from them they will…

— Sigmund Freud

The psychoanalysis of neurotics has taught us to recognize the intimate connection between wetting the bed and the character trait of ambition.

— Sigmund Freud

All neurotics seek the religious

— Carl Jung

“Do you know the difference between neurotics and psychotics?” “Neurotics build castles in the sky; psychotics move into them.”

— Tanya Thompson

At night, neurotics may toil not, but oh how they spin!

— Mignon McLaughlin

“The so-called sensitivity of neurotics develops along with their egotism; they cannot bear for other people to flaunt the sufferings with which they are…

— Marcel Proust

Neurotics, who cause less distress to themselves and their neighbours than those in the other category, are at war with their own natures. Their…

— Rebecca West

Neurotics build castles in the air, psychotics live in them. My mother cleans them.

— Rita Rudner

Neurotics are always looking for something new to overdo.

— Mignon McLaughlin

“Neurotics, proceed with delusions of grandeur. Napoleon Bonaparte, take the lead. Jesus Christ, bring up the rear. Simulate severe depression. Non-communicative with repressed hostility.”

— Samuel R. Delany

“Half the world's work's done by hopeless neurotics.”

— Pat Barker