"He sido un hombre afortunado en la vida, nada me ha sido facil." "I've been a fortunate man in life, nothing has come easy"
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Conservatism, however, is too often a welcome excuse for lazy minds, loath to adapt themselves to fast changing conditions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Conservatism can lead to stagnation, as some may resist change and adaptation.
In this quote, Sigmund Freud suggests that conservatism can become a convenient justification for individuals who are unwilling to evolve or adjust their thinking in response to the rapid changes in the world. It highlights the risk of becoming complacent and rigid in thought, thereby hindering progress and adaptability.
Themes
ConservatismChangeAdaptationProgressMindset
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about political ideologies, this quote can illustrate the pitfalls of rigid thinking.
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