Instinct Quote by Sigmund Freud
“This transmissibility of taboo is a reflection of the tendency, on which we have already remarked, for the unconscious instinct in the neurosis to shift constantly along associative paths on to new objects.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Interpretation of Dreams, 1900
Taboo spreads as the unconscious mind constantly redirects neuroses toward new objects, reflecting a pattern of associative displacement.
In simple terms: Unconscious shifts focus to new topics, spreading taboos.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how avoidance can create new anxieties.
Themes
psychology
taboo
unconscious
neurosis
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theoretical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- cultural analysis
- personal reflection
- media critique
Key Concepts
Associative displacement
defense mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- What taboos have you noticed emerging from personal anxieties?
- How can awareness of this pattern reduce its impact?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex social phenomena.
