Authors
C.G. Jung
Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. His work explored the collective unconscious, archetypes, and symbolism; the quoted line underscores the ethical and compassionate responsibility he associated with knowledge.
Quotes: 3
Quotes by C.G. Jung
Why Suffering Can Become Inner Cultivation
At first glance, Jung’s statement sounds severe, even paradoxical: why should anyone avoid envying a life without suffering? Yet his point is not that pain is good in itself, but that difficulty often exposes the parts o...
Created on: 5/28/2026
Training the Mind to Serve Your Life
C. G.
Created on: 11/26/2025
Uniting Knowledge and Compassion for True Wisdom
C.G. Jung’s succinct observation draws attention to a fundamental ethical concern: knowledge, when stripped of compassion, can become a weapon rather than a tool for good.
Created on: 7/21/2025