A man who has been the indisputable favorite of his mother keeps for life the feeling of conqueror, that confidence of success that often induces real success.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freud claims that being a mother's favorite instills a lifelong sense of confidence and expectation of success.
- In plain terms
- Children favored by their mothers often feel confident and successful as adults.
- What can you take from it?
- Early parental approval can shape lifelong self-confidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does favoritism help or harm?
- How does childhood shape adult confidence?
Another view
Success depends on many factors beyond early parental favoritism.
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