Joseph Campbell Quotes (Author of The Power of Myth)
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Joseph Campbell Quotes (Author of The Power of Myth)
Life is not primarily a quest for pleasure, as Freud believed, or a quest for power, as Alfred Adler taught, but a quest for meaning. The greatest task for any person is to find meaning in his or her life.
Viktor E. Frankl • Man's Search for Meaning
Joseph Campbell, wrote, “Follow your bliss and doors will open where there were no doors before.” It is the inner commitment to be true to ourselves and follow our dreams that triggers the support of the universe.
Julia Cameron • The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Joseph Campbell’s quote suggests that the trajectory of civilizations—their rise and fall—hinges on the strength and coherence of their "canons of myth," which are the shared stories, beliefs, and values that define their cultural identity. These myths provide aspiration, inspiring people to create, innovate, and sustain their society, rather than
... See moreJoseph Campbell’s words ring so true here: “If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it's not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That's why it's your path.”