The moment a man begins to question the meaning and value of life, he is sick.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freud suggests that questioning life's meaning indicates mental illness.
- In plain terms
- Asking about life meaning means you are sick.
- What can you take from it?
- Existential doubt signals mental distress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is questioning life normal?
- When does doubt become illness?
Another view
Many healthy people question life meaning without being sick.
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