It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure. -Joseph Campbell

 

It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.


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This quote is just one of 12 total Joseph Campbell quotes in our collection. Joseph Campbell is known for saying 'It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.' as well as some of the following quotes.

You must have a room, or a certain hour or so a day, where you don't know what was in the newspapers that morning... a place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be.

Joseph Campbell

When you follow your bliss... doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else.

Joseph Campbell

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

Joseph Campbell

Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.

Joseph Campbell

The way to find out about happiness is to keep your mind on those moments when you feel most happy, when you are really happy — not excited, not just thrilled, but deeply happy. This requires a little bit of self-analysis. What is it that makes you happy? Stay with it, no matter what people tell you. This is what is called following your bliss.

Joseph Campbell