Every normal person, in fact, is only normal on the average. His ego approximates to that of the psychotic in some part or other and to a greater or lesser extent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Normality is average, and everyone shares traits with psychotic individuals to some degree.
- In plain terms
- Everyone is a little bit crazy sometimes.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that normality is a spectrum.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is your line between normal and abnormal?
- How do you cope with inner extremes?
Another view
The statement may minimize serious mental illness.
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