On the spiritual theory, man consists essentially of a spiritual nature or mind intimately associated with a spiritual body or soul, both of which are developed in and by means of a material organism
Interpretation
This quote suggests that humans are composed of both spiritual and material elements, with their spiritual essence being shaped by their physical existence.
Alfred Russel Wallace's quote emphasizes the duality of human nature, proposing that each individual is not just a physical being, but also possesses a spiritual aspect that is intricately linked to their material body. This connection implies that our experiences in the physical world play a crucial role in the development of our spiritual selves, suggesting an interplay between the material and the spiritual realms.
In practice
During a lecture on the mind-body connection, this quote illustrates the relationship between spirituality and physical existence.
In less than eight years "The Origin of Species" has produced conviction in the minds of a majority of the most eminent living men of science. New facts, new problems, new difficulties as they arise are accepted, solved, or removed by this theory; and its principles are illustrated by the progress and conclusions of every well established branch of human knowledge.
If this is not done, future ages will certainly look back upon us as a people so immersed in the pursuit of wealth as to be blind to higher considerations.
As well might it be said that, because we are ignorant of the laws by which metals are produced and trees developed, we cannot know anything of the origin of steamships and railways
In my solitude I have pondered much on the incomprehensible subjects of space, eternity, life and death.
America touts itself as the land of the free, but the number one freedom that you and I have is the freedom to enter into a subservient role in the workplace. Once you exercise this freedom you’ve lost all control over what you do, what is produced, and how it is produced. And in the end, the product doesn’t belong to you. The only way you can avoid bosses and jobs is if you don’t care about making a living. Which leads to the second freedom: the freedom to starve.
Infinite power of the spirit, brought to bear upon matter evolves material development, made to act upon thought evolves intellectuality, and made to act upon itself makes of man a God. First, let us be Gods, and then help other to be GOds. Be and Make. Let this be our motto.
A very popular error: having the courage of one's convictions; rather it is a matter of having the courage for an attack on one's convictions.
I'm terrified of losing my voice.
Call a thing immoral or ugly, soul-destroying or a degradation to man, a peril to the peace of the world or to the well-being of future generations: as long as you have not shown it to be "uneconomic" you have not really questioned its right to exist, grow, and prosper.
One sometimes feels a guest of one's time and not a member of its household.
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