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
Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves. But deep down below the surface of the average conscience a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tune.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pride can blind us to our own flaws, yet our conscience quietly indicates when something is not right.
Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and humility. While pride can lead us to distort our perception of reality, a deeper part of ourselves often recognizes the dissonance in our actions or beliefs, prompting us to confront uncomfortable truths. This inner voice serves as a guide to self-correction and personal growth.
Themes
PrideSelf-AwarenessConscienceTruthDeception
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, remind your colleagues that pride can blind us to constructive criticism and we should listen to our inner voice.
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