Reason becomes unreason when separated from the heart, and…
““Reason becomes unreason when separated from the heart, and a psychic life void of universal ideas sickens from undernourishment. ~Carl Jung, The Symbolic Life, Page 311.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
When reason is detached from feeling, thought becomes irrational, and a life lacking universal ideas becomes unhealthy.
In simple terms: Reason without heart leads to madness.
Integrate intellect and emotion.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can heart and mind be balanced?
- What universal ideas nurture the psyche?
Pure rationality can be limiting.