--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We could all be mediums, and all have…" description: "\"We could all be mediums, and all have absolute knowledge, if the bright light of our ego consciousness would not dim it.\" — Marie-Louise von Franz" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71b/marie-louise-von-franz-13561_absolutes_we-could-all-be-mediums-and-all-have-abs_1154331.png" --- # We could all be mediums, and all have absolute knowledge… ![“We could all be mediums, and all have absolute knowledge, if the bright light of our ego consciousness would not dim it.” quote by Marie-Louise von Franz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71b/marie-louise-von-franz-13561_absolutes_we-could-all-be-mediums-and-all-have-abs_1154331.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71b/marie-louise-von-franz-13561_absolutes_we-could-all-be-mediums-and-all-have-abs_1154331.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71b/marie-louise-von-franz-13561_absolutes_we-could-all-be-mediums-and-all-have-abs_1154331.png) > “We could all be mediums, and all have absolute knowledge, if the bright light of our ego consciousness would not dim it.” [Marie-Louise von Franz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marie-louise-von-franz/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Ego blinds us to deeper insight; humility allows true understanding. **In simple terms:** Ego blocks knowledge; humility reveals it. Key Takeaway Cultivate humility to perceive deeper truths. Themes ego knowledge humility perception spirituality Mood reflective inquisitive serene Type philosophical psychological When to use this quote - meditation - learning - self‑reflection - creative work Key Concepts psychology philosophy mythology Questions to Reflect On - How does your ego limit your insight? - When have you seen humility open new understanding? 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