"Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people"
- Carl Jung
About this Quote
This quote by Carl Jung recommends that in order to successfully comprehend and aid others, one need to initially comprehend their very own darkness. This darkness can describe any type of negative feelings, ideas, or experiences that has actually undergone. By understanding our very own darkness, we can better feel sorry for the darkness of others. We can recognize the commonalities between our own darkness and the darkness of others, and also use this understanding to aid them. This quote motivates us to be honest with ourselves as well as to put in the time to assess our very own darkness. By doing so, we can much better comprehend as well as assist others that are having problem with their very own darkness.
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