Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage.
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Evolution is not finished; reason is not the last word nor the reasoning animal the supreme figure of Nature. As man emerged out of the animal, so out of man the superman emerges.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that human evolution is ongoing, and there is potential for humanity to evolve into something greater than itself.
Sri Aurobindo emphasizes that the process of evolution is continuous and that human reasoning, while significant, is not the pinnacle of existence. He posits that just as humans have evolved from animals, there lies the possibility for humans to evolve into a higher being or 'superman', highlighting the boundless potential of human development and transformation.
Themes
EvolutionHumanitySupermanPotentialTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the future of technology and humanity, one might refer to this quote to inspire innovation.
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