“What the common man understands by his religion is the system of doctrines and promises which, on the one hand explains to him the riddles of this world with enviable completeness, and on the other, assures him that a careful Providence will watch over his life and will compensate him in a future existence for any frustrations he suffers here."--Freud, Civilization etc.
“What the common man understands by his religion is the system of doctrines and promises which, on the one hand explains to him the riddles of this world with enviable completeness, and on the other, assures him that a careful Providence will watch over his life and will compensate him in a future existence for any frustrations he suffers here."--Freud, Civilization etc.
Most excellent quotes for today!!