Most neuroses and some psychoses can be traced to the unnecessary and unhealthy habit of daily wallowing in the troubles and sins of five billion strangers.

About This Quote

This quote, by a man who was a psychiatrist, was written in the early days of psychoanalysis. The idea that we should not feel guilty about our own mistakes but rather be focused on building a better life for ourselves and others has become a common theme in psychological literature over the last century. In this quote, the author suggests that we should work toward avoiding personal problems but instead to focus on making the world a better place.

Source: Stranger In A Strange Land

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