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Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism
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"Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism"

- Sigmund Freud

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Sigmund Freud's quote suggests that when someone loves another individual, they end up being simple. This is since they have actually quit a part of their own self-importance and ego in order to make room for the other person in their life. This is similar to the concept of "pawning" something, which is to give up something of worth in exchange for something else. In this case, the individual is quiting a part of their narcissism in order to include the other person in their life. This is a powerful declaration about the power of love and how it can change an individual. It recommends that when someone enjoys another person, they become more simple and selfless, and want to make sacrifices for the other individual.

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Sigmund Freud This quote is written / told by Sigmund Freud between May 6, 1856 and September 23, 1939. He was a famous Psychologist from Austria. The author also have 63 other quotes.

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