Quote by Carl Gustav Jung

Sometimes, indeed, there is such a discrepancy between the genius and his human qualities that one has to ask oneself whether a little less talent might not have been better.

Sometimes, indeed, there is such a discrepancy between the g

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This quote suggests that there are instances when the immense talent or genius possessed by an individual may be overshadowed by negative human qualities or flaws. In such cases, the quote implies that having slightly less talent might have been more beneficial, as the negative qualities detract from the overall value of the person. It raises the question of whether it is worth having extraordinary talent if it is accompanied by significant character deficiencies.

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