The article identifies the above as Neitzsche's observation. Google the "Einstein Freud letters (or correspondence)" and you'll find that Freud made the same observation (although phrased differently) when Einstein questioned him about the possibility of permanent peace.
The article identifies the above as Neitzsche's observation. Google the "Einstein Freud letters (or correspondence)" and you'll find that Freud made the same observation (although phrased differently) when Einstein questioned him about the possibility of permanent peace.
Actually, I was reminded of the Bible, which pointed out this phenomenon thousands of years earlier:
And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate:
and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou?
And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right;
but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
2Sa 15:2-6