"And I was troubled by the heavy-handed prose of so much psychoanalytic writing, which seemed drowned in its own concepts."

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Source : Robert Jay Lifton (2011). “Witness to an Extreme Century: A Memoir”, p.14, Simon and Schuster

Robert Jay Lifton

#Writing Quotes #Heavy Quotes #Psychoanalytic Quotes

“The science world has no such coherence, cohesion or cooperation. It's a bunch of academics who were raised on the idea of communication being a frivolous add-on.”
“Rely on your own strength of body and soul. Take for your star self-reliance, faith, honesty and industry. Don't take too much advice - keep at the helm and steer your own ship, and remember that the great art of commanding is to take a fair share of the work. Fire above the mark you intend to hit. Energy, invincible determination with the right motive, are the levers that move the world.”
“The more you'll dress up the more fun you'll have.”
“Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them.”
“Collaboration has become really integral to my process. I play music so that I can spend time with my friends and communicate in that way. I experience so much joy in that process, because, you know, it's those times of getting together and playing music and all that comes with it that are the best for me.”
“I've never tried to emulate anyone. I've never idolized people, I prefer instead to get off on attitudes.”
“Never become so involved with something that it blinds you. Never forget where you from; someone will remind you.”
“Few persons enjoy real liberty; we are all slaves to ideas or habits.”

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