For life is tendency, and the essence of a tendency is to develop in the form of a sheaf, creating, by its very growth, divergent directions among which its impetus is divided.
Henri BergsonRead
The universe... is a machine for the making of gods.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the universe provides the conditions necessary for the development of extraordinary beings or ideas.
Henri Bergson's quote implies that the process of existence and creativity within the universe serves a larger purpose—transforming ordinary beings into something divine or godlike. This transformation may refer to personal growth, enlightenment, or artistic creation, indicating that the universe is not just a physical space, but a catalyst for profound change and evolution in consciousness.
Themes
UniverseCreationGodsTransformationExistence
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the nature of existence and creativity.
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