As regards intellectual work it remains a fact, indeed, that great decisions in the realm of thought and momentous discoveries and solutions of problems are only possible to an individual, working in solitude.

— Sigmund Freud

At this point it may be objected: well, then, if even the crabbed skeptics admit that the statements of religion cannot be confuted by reason, why shouldn't I believe in them, since they have so much on their side:­ tradition, the concurrence of mankind, and all the consolation they yield? Yes, why not? Just as no one can be forced into belief, so no one can be forced into unbelief. But do not deceive yourself into thinking that with such arguments you are following the path of correct reasoning. If ever there was a case of facile argument, this is one. Ignorance is ignorance; no right to believe anything is derived from it.

— Sigmund Freud

A woman should soften but not weaken a man.

— Sigmund Freud

Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.

— Sigmund Freud

Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.

— Sigmund Freud

Civilized society is perpetually menaced with disintegration through this primary hostility of men towards one another.

— Sigmund Freud

Conscience is the internal perception of the rejection of a particular wish operating in us.

— Sigmund Freud

Couldn't I for once have you and the work at the same time?

— Sigmund Freud

Dark, unfeeling and unloving powers determine human destiny.

— Sigmund Freud

Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies quite unlike people who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate in their. . . Relations.

— Sigmund Freud