In marriage you are not sacrificing yourself to the other person. You are sacrificing yourself to the relationship. You become mature when you become… - Joseph Campbell

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In marriage you are not sacrificing yourself to the other person. You are sacrificing yourself to the relationship.
You become mature when you become the authority of your own life.
Life will always be sorrowful. We can't change it, but we can change our attitude toward it.
Awe is what moves us forward.

philosophy spirituality inspirational mythology
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About Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell (26 March 1904 – 30 October 1987) was an American professor, writer, and orator most famous for his work in the fields of comparative mythology and comparative religion.

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Birth Name: Joseph John Campbell Smith
Alternative Names: Joseph John Campbell • Joseph Cambell
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Originators like Joseph Campbell:
Michael J. Meade Carl Jung Alan Watts Hermann Hesse Aurobindo Ghosh

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the society that cherishes and keeps its myths alive will be nourished from the soundest, richest strata of the human spirit.
Myths to Live By · February 1, 1993 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance
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