“Yet in order to sustain his creed, contemporary man pays the price in a remarkable lack of introspection. He is blind to the fact that, with all his rationality and efficiency, he is possessed by "powers" that are beyond his control. His gods and demons have not disappeared at all; they have merely got new names. They keep him on the run with restlessness, vague apprehensions, psychological complications, an insatiable need for pills, alcohol, tobacco, food–and, above all else, a large array of neuroses”
Quote by Carl G. Jung
Book:Man and His Symbols
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Man and His Symbols
This book delves into the world of Carl Jung's analytical psychology, examining the various symbols that he believed were universal and deeply rooted in the human psyche. It discusses the origins, meanings, and applications of these symbols across different cultures and historical periods, offering insights into the human condition and the collective unconscious. more
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