Able Quote by Marie-Louise von Franz
“The ego must be able to listen attentively and to give itself, without any further design or purpose, to that inner urge toward growth. People living in cultures more securely rooted than our own have less trouble in understanding that it is necessary to give up the utilitarian attitude of conscious planning in order to make way for the inner growth of the personality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Psychological Types, Carl Jung, 1921
Listening to inner impulses without a fixed agenda fosters personal growth beyond utilitarian planning.
In simple terms: Inner listening promotes growth beyond practical goals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intuition over rigid planning.
Themes
growth
intuition
psychology
self‑development
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- career transitions
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Jungian analysis
inner voice
personal evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance intuition with practical goals?
- When does planning become a barrier to growth?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on intuition can lead to aimlessness without structure.
