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This captures the essence of following one’s bliss—prioritizing lived experience and vitality over abstract purpose.
- "Myth is a manifestation in symbolic images of the energies of the organs of the body in conflict."
This metaphor illustrates internal conflicts—desires, impulses—and how mythology helps us comprehend and narrate these struggles.
- "The greater life's pain, the greater life's reply."
Campbell emphasizes that pain is an intrinsic part of growth. Enduring hardship becomes a hero’s journey, revealing our true strength and identity on the other side.
These quotes exemplify Campbell’s profound insight into human nature and the inner conflicts that shape our lives.