Civilization and Its Discontents

The Narcissism of Minor Differences

It is clearly not easy for man to give up the satisfaction of this inclination to aggression. They do not feel comfortable without it. The advantage which a comparatively small cultural group offers of allowing this instinct an outlet in the form of hostility against intruders is not to be despised. It is always…

Mar 21, 2011 1 1

• civilization
• conflict
• politics
• prejudice
• society