Skip to content

Be true to yourself Quote by Marion Woodman

“There is no sense talking about "being true to yourself" until you are sure what voice you are being true to. It takes hard work to differentiate the voices of the unconscious.” quote by Marion Woodman
Download Open image
“There is no sense talking about "being true to yourself" until you are sure what voice you are being true to. It takes hard work to differentiate the voices of the unconscious.”

Marion Woodman

About This Quote

Source Book: Addict in the House, 1998

True authenticity requires recognizing which inner voice you follow; this demands effort to separate conscious from unconscious influences.

In simple terms: Know which inner voice is yours; it takes work.

Key Takeaway

Practice discernment of inner voices.

Themes

authenticity self‑discovery psychology inner work

Mood

introspective encouraging

Type

psychological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • creative projects
  • daily reflection

Key Concepts

shadow work mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which voice guides you today?
  • How can you differentiate conscious and unconscious motives?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring unconscious voices can mislead actions.

3.2 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Marion Woodman

Explore all 61 Marion Woodman quotes

More Be true to yourself quotes

Browse all 329 Be true to yourself quotes