Alejandro Jodorowsky Quotesy, born February 17, 1929, in Tocopilla, Chile, is a Chilean-French filmmaker, writer, actor, poet, and spiritual guru whose avant-garde films like El Topo (1970), The Holy Mountain (1973), and Santa Sangre (1989) have earned him a cult following. A pioneer of the midnight movie circuit, his surreal, mystical works blend spirituality, psychedelia, and performance art. Jodorowsky also created the influential comic The Incal and developed “psychomagic,” a therapeutic practice merging shamanism and psychology. His films and books, translated globally, have inspired artists and seekers. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, books, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his insights on art, consciousness, spirituality, and transformation, capturing his visionary and provocative spirit.
15 Alejandro Jodorowsky Quotes
- “Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness.” (Psychomagic: The Transformative Power of Shamanic Psychotherapy, 2010, p. 28)
- “You live in the image you have of the world. Every one of us lives in a different world, with different space and different time.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Most directors make films with their eyes; I make films with my testicles.” (Interview, The AV Club, 2011)
- “If art is not a medicine for the society, it is a poison.” (Interview, Interview Magazine, 2014)
- “I am like the rain: I go where I’m needed.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Awakening is not a thing. It is not a goal, not a concept. It is a metamorphosis.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “For a true artist, difficulties become opportunities and clouds become solid present.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “One day, someone showed me a glass of water that was half full. And he said, ‘Is it half full or half empty?’ So I drank the water. No more problem.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “I believe in mysticism, with an interior goal, and you are your own temple and your own priest.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “When you have pressure there, ‘How you will realize a good life? How? Tell me!’ Then, you start to open your mind.” (Interview, Interview Magazine, 2014)
- “Failure doesn’t mean anything, it just means changing paths.” (Inspiring Quotes, n.d.)
- “Words don’t heal. Art heals!” (Interview, Interview Magazine, 2014)
- “Let the inner god that is in each one of us speak. The temple is your body, and the priest is your heart.” (The Spiritual Journey of Alejandro Jodorowsky, 2008, p. 183)
- “No sé lo que valgo, pero sé no compararme.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Cuando te cierran una puerta, se te abren ventanas. Todo rechazo es una oportunidad.” (Post on X, @alejodorowsky, 2025-01-16)
These Alejandro Jodorowsky quotes blend surreal wisdom and spiritual fire, urging us to awaken, create, and embrace life’s mysteries. Which quote sparks your transformation? Share it in the comments and keep Jodorowsky’s visionary legacy alive!
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