The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
At the heart of every being lies creation's dream of a principle that will one day give organic form to its fragmented treasures. God is unity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote speaks to the idea that everything in existence is a manifestation of a deeper, unified purpose, striving towards completeness and creation.
In this profound statement, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin emphasizes that within every individual's essence is an innate desire for unity and creation. He suggests that despite the fragmented nature of our existence and experiences, there is a divine principle at play that aims to bring these disjointed elements together into a harmonious whole, reflecting the nature of God as unity and the ultimate goal of existence.
Themes
CreationUnityExistencePrincipleDream
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of unity in diversity.
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