Gang Quote by Olav Aukrust
““Eg er min eigen fiendsmann, eg blandar sjølv min mat med eiter, og el og nører og hatar mitt eige hat. Eg ynskjer, eg gret med tåre, det inkje eg gråte kann: er vorten min eigen fåre, min eigen fiendsmann.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Eg er min eigen fiendsmann” by Olav Aukrust, 1901
The speaker confronts his own inner conflict, acknowledging self‑hatred and the paradox of being both victim and adversary of himself.
In simple terms: He feels he is his own enemy, mixing bitterness with self‑care.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reconcile inner contradictions.
Themes
self‑conflict
self‑hatred
paradox
introspection
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner conflicts keep you from progress?
- How can you transform self‑hatred into self‑acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism may hinder growth if not balanced with self‑compassion.
