"Our unconscious is not more animal than our conscious, it is often even more human"
- Edward Bond
About this Quote
This quote by Edward Bond suggests that our subconscious mind is not necessarily extra sensual than our aware mind, but can frequently be much more human. This indicates that our unconscious mind can more complex thought and feeling than we may believe. It suggests that our unconscious mind is capable of understanding and also revealing human feelings, such as love, happiness, and also sadness. It additionally suggests that our unconscious mind is capable of comprehending complex ideas, such as morality and also justice. This quote urges us to explore our unconscious mind and also to acknowledge its capacity for understanding and also expressing human feelings and concepts. It motivates us to acknowledge the power of our subconscious mind as well as to use it to our benefit. By doing so, we can get a better understanding of ourselves and also the world around us.
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