This quote emphasizes that true completeness involves acknowledging and integrating our less desirable traits or 'shadow' aspects. Denying our imperfections prevents us from becoming fully realized individuals, hindering personal growth.
Quote by Carl Jung: “How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side if I am to be whole.”
How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side if I am to be whole.
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Historical Context
Amidst the rise of totalitarian regimes and the psychological impact of impending global conflict, Jung's work explored the collective shadow, urging individuals to confront their internal darkness to prevent it from manifesting externally.
About the Author
Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. Jung's work has been influential in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology, and religious studies.
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