Fear Quote by Sigmund Freud
““The day thought, which was no wish in itself but rather a worry, had in some way to find a connection with the infantile now unconscious and suppressed wish, which then allowed it, though already properly prepared, to "originate" for consciousness.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Interpretation of Dreams, 1900
An unconscious wish, once suppressed, can surface as a thought that initiates conscious awareness.
In simple terms: Suppressed wishes become conscious thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Explore hidden desires for insight.
Themes
psychology
unconscious
dreams
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative brainstorming
- self‑analysis
Key Concepts
repressed wishes
cognitive emergence
Questions to Reflect On
- What suppressed desire might be influencing you?
- How can you recognize unconscious motives?
A Different Perspective
None; not all thoughts stem from repressed wishes.
