The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
The earth's crust has not yet stopped heaving and plunging under our feet. Mountain ranges are still being thrust up on the horizon. Granites are still growing under the continental masses. Nor has the organic world ceased to produce new buds at the tips of its countless branches.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Change and evolution are ongoing processes in both the physical and organic worlds.
In this quote, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin emphasizes the dynamic nature of our planet, highlighting that geological and biological processes are continuously shaping the earth and life. It reminds us that transformation is a constant force, revealing both the majestic power of nature and the resilience of life as it adapts and grows over time.
Themes
EarthChangeNatureEvolutionGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental conservation, one might say, 'As Teilhard De Chardin reminds us, the earth is ever-evolving, and so must our approach to protecting it.'
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