The creation of something new is not accomplished by the in… - Carl Jung

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The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.

Carl Jung

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About Carl Jung

Carl Gustav Jung (IPA: [ˈkarl ˈgʊstaf ˈjʊŋ]) (26 July 1875 – 6 June 1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology.

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Alternative Names: C.G. Jung • Karl Gustav Jung • C. G. Jung • C. G. Yungu • Carl Gustav Jung • Jung

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The creative mind plays with the object it loves.

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