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Swiss psychiatrist, founder of analytical psychology
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True freedom is only possible when one expands their consciousness to understand the unconscious forces and societal spirits that influence them.
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The healthy man does not torture others - generally it is the tortured who turn into torturers.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
When pure rationalism creates a deadlock, unexpected or irrational events can break intellectual resistance and allow progress.
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To criticize or understand one's own situation, one must stand outside of it and view it from the standpoint of another system or culture.
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People are generally divided into extraverts, who are oriented by external objects and action, and introverts, who are oriented by internal thoughts and ideas.
One should gain extensive practical experience in a field before attempting to challenge or change its core principles.
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I am indeed very far from regarding a modest and moderate criticism as a "falling away" or a schism; on the contrary, through it I hope to help on the flowering and fructification2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
If the true meaning of a problem remains hidden, the associated emotions never wear out and will continue to interfere with normal operations.
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Do not assume two processes are identical just because they share a similar emotional or physical mechanism.
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Avoid limiting core concepts to narrow definitions; instead, view them as general energies that can be applied to various functions like growth, nutrition, or creativity.
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It seems as if, at this age, a considerable step had been made towards emancipation and the formation of a new and independent personality.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Focus on what works in practice rather than waiting for a perfect theoretical explanation. A functional system provides its own proof through its successful application.
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An engineer who has built a bridge, and has worked out its bearing capacity, wants no other proof for the success of its bearing power.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Adopt terms and concepts as useful tools for action, even if their absolute nature is not yet fully understood or defined.
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An engineer who has built a bridge, and has worked out its bearing capacity, wants no other proof for the success of its bearing power.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Small mistakes, slips of the tongue, and forgetfulness are not random but are indicators of underlying unconscious conflicts or priorities.
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The association-experiment is thus not directly a means to unlock the unconscious, but rather a technique for obtaining a good selection of defective reactions, which can then be used by psychoanalysis.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Instead of obsessing over long-term history, analyze the specific circumstances and conflicts occurring at the moment a problem arises.
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To understand the true motive behind a behavior or situation, look at the final outcome it produced rather than what was consciously intended.
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When a leader hides their own fears behind excuses, they create an internal conflict that wastes energy and makes them incapable of effective action.
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The man returns, when he finds an insurmountable difficulty, and uses his libido, which could not attain its original aim, for the ascent of another mountain.It is very characteristic of children, and of naïve minds, not to find the fault in their own shortcomings, but in external circumstances1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
Stagnation often results from avoiding a specific, necessary life task or difficulty rather than just being a victim of past history.
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Sharing guarded secrets or internal blocks is essential to reconnect with a community and regain the capacity for collective action.
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Future trends often exist as faint, unconscious patterns before they become clear enough for conscious recognition.
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Nowhere is the abstraction of universal rules more difficult than in psychoanalysis, for which reason it is better to abstain from too many rules.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
A leader must acknowledge and integrate their own weaknesses and repressed traits to avoid becoming shallow or projecting prejudices onto others.
Addictive cravings are often a low-level search for spiritual wholeness, which can only be cured by a genuine spiritual or religious conversion.
Jung revisited and revised his major works over decades, showing that foundational concepts should be updated as one's understanding matures.
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