Age Quote by Rollo May
“Our age is one of transition, in which the normal channels for utilizing the daimonic are denied; and such ages tend to be times when the daimonic is expressed in its most destructive form.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of Anxiety, Rollo May, 1950
When society blocks healthy expressions of inner drives, those drives turn destructive.
In simple terms: Blocking inner drives leads to harm.
Key Takeaway
Find healthy outlets for inner energy.
Themes
psychology
inner conflict
destruction
culture
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- social upheaval
- creative work
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
daimonic
repression
shadow
collective unconscious
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel inner tension positively?
- What societal norms suppress authentic expression?
A Different Perspective
Not all inner energy is harmful; it can be redirected constructively.
