Dwelling is not primarily inhabiting but taking care of and creating that space within which something comes into its own and flourishes.
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We do not say: Being is, time is, but rather: there is Being and there is time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the distinction between existence ('Being') and the concept of time, emphasizing their separateness.
Martin Heidegger's quote highlights the philosophical perspective that existence ('Being') and the concept of time are not merely passive states but active realities. He suggests that instead of passively affirming that 'Being' and 'time' simply exist, we should recognize them as dynamic entities that interact with human experience, urging us to contemplate their implications for understanding our lives.
Themes
BeingTimePhilosophyExistenceReality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about existential philosophy, this quote can be used to illustrate the nature of existence.
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