Amount Quote by Carl Jung
“The idea of suicide, understandable as it is, does not seem commendable to me. We live in order to gain the greatest possible amount of spiritual development and self-awareness. As long as life is possible, even if only in a minimal degree, you should hang onto it, in order to scoop it up for the purpose of conscious development. To interrupt life before its time is to bring to a standstill an experiment which we have not set up. We have found ourselves in the midst of it and must carry it through to the end.”
About This Quote
Life is a spiritual experiment; ending it prematurely halts growth and self‑awareness.
In simple terms: Life is a spiritual experiment.
Key Takeaway
Preserve life for conscious development.
Themes
spirituality
self‑growth
existence
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- health crises
- personal setbacks
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
existential philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives life meaning during hardship?
- How can we support those struggling?
A Different Perspective
Suicide may be seen as relief.
![“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)
