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In my case Pilgrims Progress consisted in my having to climb down a thousand ladders until I could reach out my hand to
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"In my case Pilgrim's Progress consisted in my having to climb down a thousand ladders until I could reach out my hand to the little clod of earth that I am"

- Carl Jung

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Carl Jung's quote is an allegory for his journey of self-discovery. He likens his progress to that of an explorer, who have to get down a thousand ladders to get to the ground. This is symbolic of the numerous steps he had to absorb order to comprehend himself as well as his location on the planet. The "little clod of planet" he describes is his very own identification, which he needed to discover via his journey. By climbing down the ladders, he was able to acquire understanding right into his very own life and the world around him. The quote is a tip that self-discovery is a long and tough process, but it is eventually worth it. Through his very own experience, Jung encourages us to take the time to explore our very own identities and to locate our place worldwide.

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Carl Jung This quote is written / told by Carl Jung between July 26, 1875 and June 6, 1961. He was a famous Psychologist from Switzerland. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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