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Quotes from C. G. Jung: Lord of the Underworld — Colin Wilson

1931–2013 England

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In reading Jung's account of his cases, it is impossible not to be aware that his success was due partly to an element of ruthlessness; he was dominated by curiosity rather than compassion.

C. G. Jung: Lord of the Underworld (1984)

Jung fiercely resented the implication that he was a hypocritical, self-seeking Judas, a 'rat'. Yet there was just enough truth in it to strike home. He was undoubtedly a man who liked his own way, no matter what the cost to others.

C. G. Jung: Lord of the Underworld (1984)

Jung believed that he was proceeding scientifically, but most Freudians remain convinced that he was inventing his own underground realm, rather as Tolkien invented Middle Earth. There is at least an element of truth in this view.

C. G. Jung: Lord of the Underworld (1984)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Colin Wilson (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.