The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
We may, perhaps, imagine that the creation was finished long ago. But that would be quite wrong. It continues still more magnificently, and at the highest levels of the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creation is an ongoing process that evolves continuously over time.
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin emphasizes that the process of creation is not a completed event in the past but an ever-evolving phenomenon that is still unfolding today. This perspective highlights the dynamic nature of existence, encouraging us to perceive the world as a living, breathing entity that continually reaches for greater complexity and beauty.
Themes
CreationEvolutionExistencePhilosophyOngoing
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of creativity, one could use this quote to emphasize that innovation and creation are never truly finished.
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