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Being Quote by C.G. Jung

“Not your thinking, but your being, is distinctiveness. Therefore not after difference, ye think it, must ye strive; but after YOUR OWN BEING. At bottom, therefore, there is only one striving, namely, the striving after your own being.” quote by C.G. Jung
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““Not your thinking, but your being, is distinctiveness. Therefore not after difference, ye think it, must ye strive; but after YOUR OWN BEING. At bottom, therefore, there is only one striving, namely, the striving after your own being.””

C.G. Jung

About This Quote

Source Book: Psychological Types, Carl Gustav Jung, 1921

True individuality comes from aligning with your authentic self, not from comparing to others.

In simple terms: Be true to yourself, not others.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑knowledge.

Themes

authenticity self‑discovery individualism

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • career decisions
  • creative work
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology self‑actualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you recognize your authentic self?
  • What habits help you stay true to yourself?
A Different Perspective

May overlook social responsibilities.

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