It is the individual's task to differentiate himself from all the othe…

Carl Jung
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It is the individual's task to differentiate himself from all the others and stand on his own feet. All collective identities . . . interfere with the fulfillment of this task. Such collective identities are crutches for the lame, shields for the timid, beds for the lazy, nurseries for the irresponsible. . . . ✨ Carl Gustav Jung (1973). Memories, dreams, reflections, Random House Inc
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