“Just as no one can be forced into belief, so no one can be forced into unbelief.”
— Sigmund Freud
Simplified Meaning:
Believing in something or not believing in something has to come from inside a person. You can’t make someone truly believe in something just by telling them to, and you can’t make them stop believing in something if they don’t want to. For example, think about a person who loves a certain kind of music. Even if someone else doesn’t like that music and tells them all the reasons why it's bad, they won't stop loving it just because they were told to. Similarly, if they don’t like a different kind of music, no amount of convincing will make them enjoy it. This idea shows that belief is personal and comes from within, and that’s why trying to force someone to change their beliefs usually doesn't work. Understanding this can help us respect each other’s personal views and make more room for empathy and understanding in our relationships.
