Marie-Louise von Franz

On symbols from the book  Projection and Re-collection

"A still-living, genuine symbol can thus never be "resolved" (that is analyzed, understood) by a rational interpretation, but can only be circumscribed and amplified by conscious associations; its nucleus, which is pregnant with meaning, remains unconscious as long as it is living and can only be divined. If one interprets it intellectually one "kills" the symbol, thus preventing any further unfolding of its content."