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
Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-reflection leads to true awareness and awakening, while external focus fosters mere dreams.
This quote by Carl Jung suggests that looking outward into the world may inspire dreams and aspirations, but it is the exploration of one's inner self that leads to genuine awakening and understanding of one's true nature. Jung emphasizes the importance of introspection, indicating that self-awareness is crucial to realizing our full potential and attaining enlightenment.
Themes
Self-AwarenessIntrospectionDreamsAwakeningPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, one could say, 'As Carl Jung wisely pointed out, who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.'
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