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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Mistakes are, after all, the foundations of truth, and if a man does not know what a thing is, it is at least an increase in knowledge if he knows what it is not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mistakes help us understand what is true, as recognizing errors contributes to our knowledge.
This quote by Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of mistakes in the learning process. It suggests that acknowledging what we don't know or what is incorrect is a step towards gaining greater knowledge and understanding of the truth. By recognizing the limitations of our understanding, we expand our intellectual horizon and become more informed individuals.
Themes
MistakesKnowledgeTruthLearningUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a seminar about the importance of learning from failure.
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