Blackness Quote by Carl Jung
“Unfortunately, there can be no doubt that man is, on the whole, less good than he imagines himself or wants to be. Everyone carries a shadow, and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and darker it is. If an inferiority is conscious, one always has a chance to correct it”
About This Quote
Source Book: Psychological Types, Carl Jung, 1921
Human nature tends to be less virtuous than self‑perception, and hidden flaws grow darker when unacknowledged.
In simple terms: People are often worse than they think and ignore hidden flaws.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront personal shadows.
Themes
self‑awareness
psychology
human nature
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal development
- leadership coaching
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
shadow work
self‑reflection
ego
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden aspects of yourself are you avoiding?
- How does acknowledging flaws change your behavior?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring shadows can lead to denial and repeated mistakes.
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![“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)
