Norman O. Brown quotes

In its famous paradox, the equation of money and excrement, psychoanalysis becomes the first science to state what common sense and the poets have long known - that the essence of money is in its absolute worthlessness. (Norman O. Brown)
Freedom is poetry, taking liberties with words, breaking the rules of normal speech, violating common sense. Freedom is violence. View quote
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I am what is mine. Personality is the original personal property. View quote
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Love without attachment is light. View quote
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The view only changes for the lead dog. View quote
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The dynamics of capitalism is postponement of enjoyment to the constantly postponed future. View quote
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All currency is neurotic currency. View quote
Norman O. Brown

Norman O. Brown

Occupation: American Philosopher
Born: September 25, 1913
Died: October 2, 2002
Quotes count: 7