It almost looks like analysis were the third of those 'impossible' professions in which one can be quite sure of unsatisfying results. The other two, much older-established, are the bringing up of children and the government of nations.

The different religions have never overlooked the part played by the sense of guilt in civilization. What is more, they come forward with a claim...to save mankind from this sense of guilt, which they call sin.

What progress we are making. In the Middle Ages they would have burned me. Now they are content with burning my books.

There is little that gives children greater pleasure than when a grown-up lets himself down to their level, renounces his oppressive superiority and plays with them as an equal.

When someone abuses me I can defend myself, but against praise I am defenceless.

Psychoanalysis is in essence a cure through love.

Christmas is the alcoholidays