Wilhelm Stekel Quotes

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.

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.

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

Statistics is the art of lying by means of figures.

Fear is the fear of one’s self.

Fervid atheism is usually a screen for repressed religion.

Every fear is fear of death.