Beloved Quote by Carl Jung
“Somewhere there was once a Flower, a Stone, a Crystal, a Queen, a King, a Palace, a Lover and his Beloved, and this was long ago, on an Island somewhere in the ocean 5,000 years ago. . . . Such is Love, the Mystic Flower of the Soul. This is the Center, the Self.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Man and His Symbols, Carl Jung, 1964
Love is portrayed as a timeless, mystical core of the soul, symbolized by various archetypal images.
In simple terms: Love is the soul’s central, mystical element.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner love.
Themes
psychology
mythology
spirituality
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
mythic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- personal growth
Key Concepts
archetype
collective unconscious
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner symbols guide your love?
- How can you embody love daily?
A Different Perspective
Treating love as abstract may neglect practical aspects.
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