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Life Quote by Richard Rohr

“One cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of life's morning; for what was great in the morning will be of little importance in the evening, and what in the morning was true will at evening have become a lie. —CARL JUNG, THE STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF THE PSYCHE As” quote by Richard Rohr
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““One cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of life's morning; for what was great in the morning will be of little importance in the evening, and what in the morning was true will at evening have become a lie. —CARL JUNG, THE STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF THE PSYCHE As””

Richard Rohr

About This Quote

Source Book: The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche, Carl Jung, 1934

Morning ideals often lose relevance by evening; what seemed important or true earlier may become trivial or false later.

In simple terms: Morning truths can change by night.

Key Takeaway

Stay adaptable, reassess beliefs over time.

Themes

change perception impermanence

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • decision making
  • relationship counseling
  • career planning

Key Concepts

psychology subjectivity temporal perspective

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify if a belief still holds?
  • What signs indicate a shift in values?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a linear day; not all changes are predictable.

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