No one can separate themselves from one's social group and remain healthy, because the very structure of personality is dependent on the community.

Artistic symbols and myths speak out of the primordial, preconscious realm of the mind which is powerful and chaotic. Both symbol and myth are ways of bringing order and form into this chaos.

All our feelings, like the artist's paints and brush, are ways of communicating and sharing something meaningful from us to the world.

Creativity is neither the product of neurosis nor simple talent, but an intense courageous encounter with the Gods.

Intimacy requires courage because risk is inescapable.

Joy is the zest that you get out of using your talents, your understanding, the totality of your being, for great aims...That's the kind of feeling that goes with creativity. That's why I say the courage to create. Creation does not come out of simply what you're born with. That must be united with your courage, both of which cause anxiety, but also great joy.

Insight comes at a moment of transition between work and relaxation.