Grounded in the natural philosophy of the Middle Ages, alchemy formed a bridge: on the one hand into the past, to Gnosticism, and on the other into the future, to the modern psychology of the unconscious.
Carl JungRead
One could say, with a little exaggeration, that the persona is that which in reality one is not, but which oneself as well as others think one is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote explores the idea of persona as a facade we present, which may differ from our true selves.
Carl Jung's quote emphasizes the concept of persona, suggesting that it is a social mask we wear, reflecting what we believe others perceive us to be, rather than our authentic selves. This observation sheds light on the complexities of identity, highlighting the tension between societal expectations and individual truth.
Themes
PersonaIdentitySelfAuthenticityMask
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a psychology seminar to highlight the nature of identity.
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