Assumption Quote by Carl Jung
“Unconscious assumptions or opinions are the worst enemy of woman; they can even grow into a positively demonic passion that exasperates and disgusts men, and does the woman herself the greatest injury by gradually smothering the charm and meaning of her femininity and driving it into the background. Such a development naturally ends in profound psychological disunion, in short, in a neurosis.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Psychological Types, 1921, Carl Jung
Unexamined biases can corrupt a woman's identity, leading to psychological breakdown.
In simple terms: Hidden biases harm women’s self‑esteem.
Key Takeaway
Challenge personal assumptions.
Themes
psychology
gender
self‑concept
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- gender studies
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
unconscious bias
identity formation
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases might you hold about women?
- How can you foster authentic femininity?
A Different Perspective
Self‑awareness is difficult; biases are deeply ingrained.
![“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)
