Grounded in the natural philosophy of the Middle Ages, alchemy formed a bridge: on the one hand into the past, to Gnosticism, and on the other into the future, to the modern psychology of the unconscious.
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The least of things with a meaning is worth more in life than the greatest of things without it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meaningful experiences, no matter how small, hold more value than great achievements that lack significance.
This quote by Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of meaning and purpose in our experiences. It suggests that even the smallest actions or things can have profound significance in life, while great accomplishments or possessions are diminished if they lack true meaning. Essentially, it calls us to prioritize depth and authenticity over superficial grandeur.
Themes
MeaningLifeValueSignificanceExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding purpose in daily activities.
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