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Analysis Quote by Sigmund Freud

“The state in which the ideas existed before being made conscious is called by us repression, and we assert that the force which instituted the repression and maintains it is perceived as resistance during the work of analysis.” quote by Sigmund Freud
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“The state in which the ideas existed before being made conscious is called by us repression, and we assert that the force which instituted the repression and maintains it is perceived as resistance during the work of analysis.”

Sigmund Freud

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Ego and the Id" by Sigmund Freud, 1923

He describes pre‑conscious ideas as repression, which appears as resistance during analysis.

In simple terms: Unconscious ideas are repressed, seeming like resistance.

Key Takeaway

Recognize resistance as repression.

Themes

psychoanalysis repression resistance consciousness

Mood

analytical introspective

Type

theoretical clinical

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • self‑reflection
  • dream analysis

Key Concepts

Freudian theory psychodynamic concepts

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does resistance reveal hidden thoughts?
  • Can repression be beneficial?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex mental processes.

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