Quote by James Hillman

I don't think anything changes until ideas change. The usual American viewpoint is to believe that something is wrong with the person.

I don't think anything changes until ideas change. The usual

Summary

This quote suggests that in order for meaningful change to occur, the underlying ideas and perspectives need to shift. It implies that the common American perspective tends to attribute problems to the individual rather than questioning the broader societal or systemic factors that may be at play. By acknowledging the importance of changing ideas, the quote encourages a shift in focus towards examining and challenging existing societal norms and beliefs as a means to bring about genuine change.

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By James Hillman

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