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And I also see how this body influences external images: it gives back movement to them.
Henri Bergson
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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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