Meaning of life quote from Carl Jung (Zurich)

"The foundation of all mental illness is the unwillingness to experience legitimate suffering."

Carl Jung, age 0 (1875 - 1961)

Zurich, Switzerland

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Carl Jung, based in Zurich, Switzerland. As a renowned thinker (1875 - 1961), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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