The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
A Religion of Evolution: that, when all is said and done, is what Man needs ever more explicitly if he is to survive and 'superlive,' as soon as he becomes conscious of his power to ultra-hominize himself and of his duty to do so.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the necessity of evolving spiritually and morally for human survival and growth.
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin advocates for an evolving spirituality that aligns with humanity's conscious responsibility to enhance and transcend our current state. He envisions that as humans recognize their potential for growth and development, they must embrace a belief system that supports this evolutionary journey towards a higher, enlightened existence.
Themes
EvolutionSpiritualityConsciousnessGrowthResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the importance of personal development, one could use this quote to stress the need for spiritual evolution.
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