Quote by James Hillman

You don't attack the grunts of Vietnam you blame the theory behind the war. Nobody who fought in that war was at fault. It was the war itself that was at fault. It's the same thing with psychotherapy.


You don't attack the grunts of Vietnam you blame the theory

Summary

This quote suggests that the blame for the negative effects of the Vietnam War should not be placed on the individual soldiers who fought in it, but rather on the underlying ideology and motivation behind the war itself. Similarly, the quote draws a parallel to psychotherapy, implying that it is not the fault of the individuals undergoing therapy, but rather the shortcomings or flaws in the therapeutic approach being used. It highlights the importance of addressing the structural and systemic issues rather than blaming individuals for the failures or negative outcomes in various situations.

By James Hillman
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