Thinking is an experimental dealing with small quantities of energy, just as a general moves miniature figures over a map before setting his troops in action. (Sigmund Freud)

Thinking is an experimental dealing with small quantities of energy, just as a general moves miniature figures over a map before setting his troops in action.

Sigmund Freud

Related topics

action dealing energy experimental general map miniature setting small thinking troops moves

Related quotes

Research has shown that even small amounts of processed food alter the chemical balance in our brain and cause negative mood swings along with noticeable dips ill energy. View quote
Marilu Henner
Fine, large, meaningless, general terms like romance and business can always be related. They take the place of thinking, and are highly useful to optimists and lecturers. View quote
Sinclair Lewis
It struck me that working digitally with a small crew, I could lay out a general plan for Famous and hope for mistakes which would create something more than satire and something less than truthful reality. View quote
Griffin Dunne
People like to imagine that because all our mechanical equipment moves so much faster, that we are thinking faster, too. View quote
Christopher Morley
The general fact is that the most effective way of utilizing human energy is through an organized rivalry, which by specialization and social control is, at the same time, organized co-operation. View quote
Charles Cooley