Narratology Quote by Joseph Campbell
““Maslow's five values are the values for which people live when they have nothing to live for. Nothing has seized them, nothing has caught them, nothing has driven them spiritually mad and made them worth talking to.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Myth, 1988
When life lacks purpose, even basic values become meaningless, leading to spiritual emptiness.
In simple terms: Purpose gives meaning to values.
Key Takeaway
Find purpose to energize values.
Themes
meaning
spirituality
purpose
Mood
contemplative
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- therapy
- volunteering
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existential psychology
mythic narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- How can you rekindle lost purpose?
A Different Perspective
Purpose is hard to discover and may shift.
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