The array of famous people documented or assumed to have the INFJ personality type
show the vast difference each INFJ truly has. With utmost compassion, and the need to be a
part of positive change in the world, each famous INFJ comes with their own mission,
and with that, values and beliefs we could all learn a thing or two from.
Welcome or welcome back PSYCH-Os! In today’s video we’re presenting
you with some of the most inspirational quotes said by the most influential INFJs.
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Alright, let's jump right into it by starting with the philosophical psychologist and philanthropist
Carl Jung. With vast knowledge and influential work documented in anthropology,
archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology, and various religious studies, Carl concludes that
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” and that “In all chaos there is a cosmos,
in all disorder a secret order.” Afterall, Jung was known to use tools like mediations
to the point of using his imaginative abilities to slip into a hallucinatory state at will.
Luckily, not all of this psychiatrist’s view’s were so deep. He also said “As far as we can
discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.”
A perfect example of how through all the complex thinking that goes in the mind of an INFJ,
all that really matters to them is that there’s inherent kindness involved at all times.
Number 2: Speaking of kindness, what about the famous children's author who is known
for giving away so much of their earnings that they passed up their self-made billionaire title.
If you guessed JK Rowling, famous author of the Harry Potter series, you are absolutely correct.
A self-proclaimed INFJ with the reputation to prove it, this successful fantasy writer
didn’t get her fame and fortune right from the start. In fact, according to Rowling,
“Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something,
unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all — in which case,
you fail by default.” That sounds like a clip right from the inner banter of the INFJs logical
side and their perfectionistic imagination. INFJs have to often remind themselves that
they can’t plan things right to the last detail, but that their imagination is incredibly powerful
with no expectations attached. JK Rowling summed this up perfectly by saying.. “Unlike any other
creature on this planet, humans can learn and understand, without having experienced.
They can think themselves into other people’s places. We do not need magic to change the world,
we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.”
Number 3: When it comes to making a change in the world, there's nothing that stopped INFJ
Martin Luther King Junior from shaking people’s realizations. With the drive of empathy, common
sense and the belief that things can change MLK is known for saying “Love is the only force capable
of transforming an enemy into a friend.” and “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light
can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” With courageous inspirational words
and nonviolent protests, this transformative INFJ and his actions are the perfect example
of the sacrifices it takes when you can’t bare to accept inequality, toxic hierarchy
and mass acceptance of human indecency. In the end, Kind was striving for a perfect society,
just conversation. Or more simply put in his own words: "Peace if possible; truth at all costs."
Number 4: On the topic of mass historical movements in the name of peace,
MLK isn’t the only documented INFJ to have made a serious mark. With the belief that
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty,
the ocean does not become dirty.” Mahatma Gandhi became a lawyer, an anti-colonial nationalist and
a political ethicist to eventually inspire civil rights and freedom movements across the world.
Of course, the drive behind these mass movements can be explained through his famous quote “Be the
change you wish to see in the world.” As that’s exactly what he went and did quite literally.
However, without the much needed INFJ balance to carry him through, there wouldn’t have been much
progress made. Because afterall, especially for the INFJ.. “Happiness is when what you think,
what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Number 5: And another INFJ activist that has made
her mark on freedom and equality movements, is none other than Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, American
diplomat, and activist. Roosevelt believed that “We gain strength, and courage, and confidence
by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face… we must do that which we
think we cannot.” Which is probably what drove her to seek support for World War 2 refugees
and affirm the right to education, shelter and medical care. Amidst some of the toughest times
in American history, Eleanor shone a light and brought empathy and care out from the darkness.
She taught everyone to “Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say
yes.” and to “ Do one thing everyday that scares you” And maybe with those simple pieces of advice,
change won’t seem so unachievable. Number 6: Speaking of INFJ advice,
there's no better advice for INFJ’s to live by than by this very quote from a true INFJ himself.
“People respond in accordance to how you relate to them. If you approach them on the basis of
violence, that’s how they’ll react. But if you say, ‘We want peace, we want stability,’
we can then do a lot of things that will contribute towards the progress of our society.”
INFJ Nelson Mandela - who is considered the father of Modern South Africe due to his anti-apartheid
revolution and political leading - put his abilities of relating to others and changing his
attitude to best adapt to different walks of life, to use. With his people-person skills and the
power to fight injustice, Nelson claimed he “.. learned that courage was not the absence of fear,
but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that
fear.” and in the end, according to Nelson, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
Number 7: “Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
give the world the best you’ve got anyway.” Nun and missionary, INFJ Mother Teresa
became a household name due to the many acts of kindness and activism she was known for
throughout her life. Mother Teresa showed the world the true meaning of charity
and the exact opposite of greed. With the belief that “Work without love is slavery,” and “A
life not lived for others is not a life.” if you look at all of this INFJ’s humanitarian efforts,
the motivation behind her generosity is clear. Between educating the poorest or the poor, feeding
the homeless and providing safe spaces for the forgotten, Mother Teresa's main goal was to give
every ounce of love outwards in order to that love within. Because, according to this inspirational
woman.. “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”
Number 8: Last but not least we’re going to be discussing an influential INFJ known for
her primatologist and anthropologist actions. Choosing a considerably taboo career of studying
wild chimpanzees, there's no question whether or not this INFJ followed her own path and didn’t
follow society's expectations. Could you take a wild guess at who we’re talking about? If you
guessed INFJ Jane Goodall you’re exactly right! Animal conservation icon and animal activist
Jane showed compassion, empathy and selflessness in true INFJ style throughout her life.
With the unwavering belief that “Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.
Every individual makes a difference..” Jane has claimed “The least I can do is speak out
for those who cannot speak for themselves.” But best of all, Jane learned through her years that
although she chose the road less traveled, nothing can be done with sheer solitude and independence.
In a past interview Jane has claimed “ I’ve had an extraordinary journey through my 84 years.
It’s something I could never have imagined when I was young and during the journey many people
have supported me. We can’t do it alone. It’s really important to build our friendships.”
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