The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
The age of nations has passed. Now, unless we wish to perish, we must shake off our old prejudices and build the Earth. The more scientifically I regard the world, the less can I see any possible biological future for it except in the active consciousness of its unity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the need to overcome outdated prejudices and recognize the interconnectedness of humanity for a sustainable future.
In this quote, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin expresses a vision for the future where nations and their divisions are rendered obsolete. He advocates for a collective consciousness that acknowledges the unity of all people and stresses the importance of scientific understanding in shaping a better world. To survive, humanity must abandon old biases and work together to build a future that reflects our interconnected existence.
Themes
UnityPrejudicesFutureScienceConsciousness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about global cooperation, this quote could emphasize the need for unity.
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