Control Quote by Carl Jung
“We are a psychic process which we do not control, or only partly direct. Consequently, we cannot have any final judgment about ourselves or our lives.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Psychological Types by Carl Jung, 1921
We are largely driven by unconscious forces, limiting self‑judgment.
In simple terms: Unconscious drives shape us.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, seek self‑knowledge.
Themes
psychology
self‑awareness
determinism
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
unconscious
agency
judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice unconscious influences?
- Can you change what you control?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge is still possible through reflection.
![“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)
