The question of how and why the encrustations and rigidifications of human emotional life are brought about led directly into the realm of vegetative life. Wilhelm Reich More Quotes by Wilhelm Reich More Quotes From Wilhelm Reich You don't believe that your friend could ever do anything great. You despise yourself in secret, even – no, especially – when you stand on your dignity; and since you despise yourself, you are unable to respect your friend. You can't bring yourself to believe that anyone you have sat at table with, or shared a house with, is capable of great achievement. That is why all great men have been solitary. It is hard to think in your company, little man. One can only think 'about' you, or 'for your benefit', not 'with' you, for you stifle all big, generous ideas. Wilhelm Reich men believe thinking Love, work, and knowledge are the wellsprings of our lives, they should also govern it. Wilhelm Reich our-lives work love knowledge