Anima Quote by Marie-Louise von Franz
““If you think the anima as being "nothing but" what you know about her, you have not the receptiveness of a listening attitude, and so she becomes "nothing but" a load of brutal emotions; you have never given her a chance of expressing herself, and therefore she has become inhuman and brutal.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Psychological Types, Carl Jung, 1921
A limited view of the anima reduces her to raw emotions, stripping her of humanity and depth.
In simple terms: Seeing the anima only as emotions makes her inhuman.
Key Takeaway
Listen fully to inner figures.
Themes
psychology
inner life
gender
mythology
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- creative writing
- relationship counseling
- dream analysis
Key Concepts
Jungian archetype
shadow
integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you broaden your perception of inner figures?
- What emotions emerge when you truly listen?
A Different Perspective
Reduces complex inner dynamics to simplistic emotions.
