Top 11 Quotes by Wilhelm Stekel

Fervid atheism is usually a screen for repressed religion.

Fervid atheism is usually a screen for repressed religion.

Wilhelm Stekel

Atheism, Repressed, Screens

Wilhelm Stekel (1950). “Autobiography: The life story of a pioneer psychoanalyst”

The immature man wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mature man wants to live humanely for one

Wilhelm Stekel

Inspirational, Maturity, Men

Love rarely overtakes; it mostly comes to meet us.

Wilhelm Stekel

Love, Love You

Wilhelm Stekel (1931). “Marriage at the Crossroads”

People who do not understand themselves have a craving for understanding — a thing which is rather surmised and never spoken than known and clothed in words.

Wilhelm Stekel

People, Understanding, Craving

Wilhelm Stekel (1931). “Marriage at the Crossroads”

In reality, we are still children. We want to find a playmate for our thoughts and feelings.

Wilhelm Stekel

Children, Reality, Feelings

Wilhelm Stekel (2014). “The Depths of the Soul (Psychology Revivals): Psycho-Analytical Studies”, p.206, Routledge

Many an attack of depression is nothing but the expression of regret at having to be virtuous.

Wilhelm Stekel

Regret, Expression, Virtuous

Wilhelm Stekel (2014). “The Depths of the Soul (Psychology Revivals): Psycho-Analytical Studies”, p.149, Routledge

Truth is not always the best basis for happiness. There are certain lies which may constitute a far better and more secure foundation of happiness. There are people who perish when their eyes are opened.

Wilhelm Stekel

Lying, Eye, People

"Autobiography of Wilhelm Stekel: The Life Story of a Pioneer Psychoanalyst". Book by Wilhelm Stekel, edited by Emil Arthur Gutheil, p. 206, 1950.