For life is tendency, and the essence of a tendency is to develop in the form of a sheaf, creating, by its very growth, divergent directions among which its impetus is divided.
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And I also see how this body influences external images: it gives back movement to them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The body plays a crucial role in shaping our perception of the world around us.
In this quote, Henri Bergson emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between the body and external images. He suggests that our physical existence not only perceives the world but also actively interprets and moves within it, highlighting the dynamic nature of perception and reality as influenced by our bodily experiences.
Themes
BodyPerceptionMovementInfluenceRealityExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing perception and reality.
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