Quote by Joseph Campbell, The Hero With A

Furthermore, we have not even to risk the journey alone; for the heroes of all time have gone before us; the labyrinth is thoroughly known; we have only to follow the thread of the hero-path. And where we had thought to find an abomination, we shall find a god; where we had thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves; where we had thought to travel outward, we shall come to the center of our own existence; where we had thought to be alone, we shall be with all the world.

Furthermore, we have not even to risk the journey alone; for

Summary

This quote by Joseph Campbell highlights the idea that as individuals, we do not have to embark on our personal journeys alone. Throughout history, countless heroes have already traveled similar paths and faced their own challenges. The metaphorical labyrinth of life has been thoroughly explored and understood. By following the "thread of the hero-path," we can find guidance and inspiration from those who have come before us. This quote suggests that in our quest for self-discovery, we may discover the divine within ourselves, recognize our interconnectedness with others, and realize that our own transformation inevitably impacts the world around us.

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By Joseph Campbell, The Hero With A

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