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And where we had thought to find an abomination, we shall…

“And where we had thought to find an abomination, we shall find a god; where we had thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves; where we had thought to travel outward, we shall come to the center of our own existence; where we had thought to be alone, we shall be with all the world.” quote by Joseph Campbell
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““And where we had thought to find an abomination, we shall find a god; where we had thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves; where we had thought to travel outward, we shall come to the center of our own existence; where we had thought to be alone, we shall be with all the world.””

Joseph Campbell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He suggests that confronting inner darkness reveals divine insight and unity with the world.

In simple terms: Facing inner fears leads to spiritual unity.

Key Takeaway

Explore inner shadows for growth.

Themes

spirituality self‑discovery unity mythology

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

mythic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • therapy
  • creative writing
  • ritual practice

Key Concepts

archetype theory inner transformation collective unconscious

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner "abomination" do you avoid?
  • How does confronting it change you?
A Different Perspective

Self‑exploration can be unsettling.

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