Desire then is the invasion of the whole self by the wish, which, as it invades, sets going more and more of the psychical processes; but at the same time, so long as it remains desire, does not succeed in getting possession of the self.
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Nationality: Australian Type: Philosopher Born: January 6, 1859 Death: September 13, 1938 |
“If you have a perfectionist streak - and who doesn't? - running can kill the perfectionist inside you.”
“A person needs at intervals to separate himself from family and companions and go to new places. He must go without his familiars in order to be open to influences, to change.”