Cleavage Quote by Carl Jung
“Neurosis is an inner cleavage-the state of being at war with oneself.”
About This Quote
A neurosis reflects an internal conflict where opposing forces within a person clash, preventing harmony.
In simple terms: Inner conflict
Key Takeaway
Self‑war hampers growth
Themes
psychology
self‑awareness
conflict
identity
mental health
Mood
introspective
serene
cautious
Type
aphor
observation
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal reflection
- stressful decision‑making
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
inner division
self‑criticism
defense mechanisms
Practical Applications
- psychotherapy
- self‑help workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal contradictions are you currently ignoring?
- How does recognizing this inner war change your actions?
![“[Neurotics are] torn by inner conflicts ... Every neurotic ... is at war with himself.” quote by Karen Horney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/532/karen-horney-12931_conflict_neurotics-are-torn-by-inner-conflicts-ev_1804888.jpg)
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
