The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
Evolution is gaining the psychic zones of the world... life, being and ascent of consciousness, could not continue to advance indefinitely along its line without transforming itself in depth. The being who is the object of his own reflection, in consequence, of that very doubling back upon himself becomes in a flash able to raise himself to a new sphere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Evolution involves a deep transformation of consciousness, enabling personal growth and ascent to new levels of existence.
In this quote, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin emphasizes that evolution is not just a physical process but also a profound transformation of consciousness. He suggests that to evolve, individuals must reflect on themselves, leading to a breakthrough that allows them to reach new states of being and understanding. This reflective process is essential for continuous advancement and growth in life and consciousness.
Themes
EvolutionConsciousnessTransformationReflectionGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a philosophical discussion about the nature of personal development.
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