Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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But if nothing but soul, or in soul mind, is qualified to count, it is impossible for there to be time unless there is soul, but only that of which time is an attribute, i.e. if change can exist without soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that time is dependent on the existence of the soul or mind, implying that without consciousness, change and therefore time cannot be perceived.
Aristotle's quote delves into the intricate relationship between the concepts of time, soul, and change. It suggests that without a conscious entity, represented by the soul or mind, the notion of time becomes meaningless. The quote challenges us to consider how our perception of time is tied to consciousness and how change is a fundamental experience of our existence.
Themes
TimeSoulMindChangeConsciousness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a philosophical discussion about the nature of reality and perception.
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