"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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Thinking is an experimental dealing with small quantities of energy, just as a general moves miniature figures over a map before setting his troops in action.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Thinking involves analyzing and experimenting with ideas before taking action.
In this quote, Sigmund Freud compares the process of thinking to a general strategizing on a battlefield. Just as a general uses miniature figures to visualize and plan the movement of his troops, thinking enables individuals to explore and manipulate concepts and scenarios mentally before making decisions or taking action in the real world. This analogy emphasizes the importance of thoughtful preparation and the experimental nature of our mental processes.
Themes
ThinkingStrategyPreparationDecision-MakingMental Process
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about planning and execution.
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