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.”
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.
Recognize resistance as repression.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- self‑reflection
- dream analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does resistance reveal hidden thoughts?
- Can repression be beneficial?
May oversimplify complex mental processes.