Religion and science are the two conjugated faces or phases of one and the same complete act of knowledge - the only one which can embrace the past and future of evolution and so contemplate, measure and fulfil them.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of life is found in our ability to perceive and understand the world around us.
In this quote, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin emphasizes that life is fundamentally about observation and perception. The act of seeing goes beyond physical sight; it encompasses awareness, understanding, and the depth of experience that shapes our existence. It suggests that how we perceive and interpret life ultimately defines our experience of it.
Themes
SeeingPerceptionLifeAwarenessUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on mindfulness, you could use this quote to illustrate the importance of observation.
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