Quotation by

Sigmund Freud

Civilized society is perpetually menaced with disintegration through this primary hostility of men towards one another.

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Freud is saying that the natural conflict and aggression between people constantly threaten to break down the structure of society. This ongoing hostility is a fundamental problem that makes it difficult for civilization to remain stable and unified.

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