"The Christian missionary may preach the gospel to the poor naked heathen, but the spiritual heathen who populate Europe have as yet heard nothing of Christianity"
- Carl Jung
About this Quote
In this quote, Carl Jung recommends that while Christian missionaries may spread the gospel to those who lack product ownerships or clothes, there are people in Europe who are ethically impoverished and have actually not been introduced to Christianity. He is highlighting the idea that spiritual poverty is just as harmful as physical poverty, and that there are many people in so-called developed nations who are experiencing a lack of assistance and significance in their lives. Jung is advising his audience to recognize that spiritual healing can occur anywhere, despite an individual's financial or social standing.
"Impart as much as you can of your spiritual being to those who are on the road with you, and accept as something precious what comes back to you from them"
"I think any spiritual experience that's worthwhile is not about ego and it will humble you in some way. And also, a Zen monk once said to me, 'If you're not laughing, then you're not getting it.'"
