Animal Quote by Carl Jung
“So the lion is the law-breaker. Just as to the primitive man the lion is the lawbreaker, the great nuisance, dangerous to human beings and to animals, that breaks into the Kraal at night and fetches the bull out of the herd: he is the destructive instinct.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: “Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious,” 1934, Carl Jung
The lion symbolizes a destructive instinct that breaks societal rules, representing primal chaos threatening order.
In simple terms: Lion = destructive instinct breaking law.
Key Takeaway
Beware primal instincts that disrupt order.
Themes
psychology
mythology
instinct
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
psychological
mythic
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- societal disruption
- dangerous impulses
- animal symbolism
Key Concepts
archetype
shadow
chaos
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern 'act as the lion?
- How can we channel destructive impulses constructively?
A Different Perspective
Such instincts can also protect or inspire change.
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