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As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.
Carl Jung
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Carl Jung
Swiss
Psychologist
Born:
Jul 26
,
1875
Died:
Jun 6
,
1961
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,
Light
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Sole
,
Sole Purpose
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Discern
,
Existence
,
Human
,
Being
,
As Far As
,
Human Existence
,
Far
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Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better take things as they come along with patience and equanimity.
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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
Edgar Allan Poe
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People are like stained - glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the future looks blank. The temptation to quit is huge. Don't. You are in good company... You will argue with yourself that there is no way forward. But with God, nothing is impossible. He has more ropes and ladders and tunnels out of pits than you can conceive. Wait. Pray without ceasing. Hope.
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John Ruskin
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