The great and rare mystics of the past . . . were, in fact, ahead of their time, and are still ahead of ours. In other words, they most definitely are not figures of the past. They are figures of the future.
Ken WilberRead
Evolution does not isolate us from the rest of the Kosmos, it unites us with the rest of the Kosmos: the same currents that produced birds from dust and poetry from rocks produce egos from ids and sages from egos.
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What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness of evolution and existence within the cosmos.
Ken Wilber's quote reflects on the profound unity between all forms of life and existence, suggesting that evolution is not a process that alienates us from the universe but rather one that connects us deeply with it. It highlights how all elements of the cosmos, from the physical to the abstract, are intertwined, producing both biological beings and thoughtful individuals, thereby illustrating the shared origins and destinies of all entities within the universe.
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EvolutionKosmosInterconnectednessUnityExistence
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This quote would be perfect for a lecture on philosophy and the interconnected nature of life.
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