100 Quotes by Sigmund Freud, Creator of Psychoanalysis

‘100 Quotes by Sigmund Freud, Creator of Psychoanalysis’ is a collection of thoughts and theories from one of the greatest minds of all time. Covering a wide range of topics, readers will find many of his ideas as pertinent today as when they were first committed to paper. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this is a valuable addition to any library or coffee table. Born in Freiberg, Sigmund Freud (1856 – 1939) went on to become one of the founding fathers of psychoanalysis. The son of a wool merchant, Freud began his professional career at the Vienna General Hospital, working as a neurologist. His post as a locum for a local asylum prompted Freud’s interest in psychological disorders and laid the foundations for his future works. During his lifetime, Freud wrote 23 books on psychological disorders, alongside seven case histories, 17 papers on sexuality, and three autobiographical papers. He is best remembered for pioneering the study of psychoanalysis and making its use part of the medical profession.