The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
So many things which once had distressed or revolted him — the speeches and pronouncements of the learned, their assertions and their prohibitions, their refusal to allow the universe to move — all seemed to him now merely ridiculous, non-existent, compared with the majestic reality, the flood of energy, which now revealed itself to him: omnipresent, unalterable in its truth, relentless in its development, untouchable in its serenity, maternal and unfailing in its protectiveness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a shift in perspective from the trivial concerns of human assertions to the profound and unchangeable truths of the universe.
In this quote, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin expresses a transformative realization where he sees past the distractions and limitations posed by learned discussions and judgments. He emphasizes the overwhelming beauty and certainty of the universe's energy and truth, suggesting that true understanding lies beyond human constraints. The portrayal of the universe as protective and nurturing signifies a deep connection to a larger, benevolent reality that supersedes intellectual debates.
Themes
UniverseTruthRealityEnergyPhilosophyPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussion about the nature of reality.
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