It isn't possible to kill part of your “self” unless you…
“It isn't possible to kill part of your “self” unless you kill yourself first. If you ruin your conscious personality, the so-called ego-personality, you deprive the self of its real goal, namely to become real itself. The goal of life is the realization of the self. If you kill yourself you abolish that will of the self to become real, but it may arrest your personal development inasmuch it is not explained. You ought to realise that suicide is murder, since after suicide there remains a corpse exactly as with any ordinary murder. Only it is yourself that has been killed.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage claims that destroying part of one’s ego is akin to suicide, as the ego is essential for the self’s development toward authenticity.
In simple terms: Killing your ego stops personal growth, like suicide stops life.
Key Takeaway
Preserve and integrate the ego for self‑realization.
Themes
psychology
self‑development
ego
existentialism
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal reflection
- educational seminars
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
identity formation
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the ego always beneficial for growth?
- Can we transform rather than destroy the ego?
A Different Perspective
The ego may be harmful; sometimes radical change is needed.