The only difference between genius and insanity is that genius has its limits.
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The things that come to light brutally in insanity remain hidden in the background in neurosis, but they continue to influence consciousness nonetheless. When, therefore, the analysis penetrates the background of conscious phenomena, it discovers the same archetypal figures that activate the deliriums of psychotics.
analysis / consciousness / insanity / neurosis / psychotics
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.
A non-writing writer is a monster courting insanity.
Ironically enough, the only people who can hold up indefinitely under the stress of modern war are psychotics. Individual insanity is immune to the consequences of collective insanity.
insanity / psychotics / stress