Body Quote by Carl Jung
“It is in the nature of political bodies always to see the evil in the opposite group, just as the individual has an ineradicable tendency to get rid of everything he does not know and does not want to know about himself by foisting it off on somebody else... Nothing has a more diverse and alienating effect upon society than this moral complacency and lack of responsibility, and nothing promotes understanding and rapprochement more than the mutual withdrawal of projections.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious, 1948
People project their unknown flaws onto others, creating division and moral complacency.
In simple terms: We blame others for what we don’t understand in ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and own your blind spots.
Themes
psychology
projection
social division
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- political debates
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
self-awareness
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What traits do you notice in others that you might also possess?
- How can you foster responsibility instead of blame?
A Different Perspective
Projection can be a defense mechanism that hinders honest self‑examination.
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