Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Life is an offensive, directed against the repetitious mechanism of the Universe.

Life is an offensive, directed against the repetitious mecha

Summary

This quote suggests that life, in its essence, is inherently rebellious and confrontational towards the monotonous and predictable nature of the universe. It implies that life defies and challenges the repetitive cycles and patterns that exist in the cosmic order. Furthermore, it implies that the purpose of life is to disrupt and bring a sense of purpose and individuality to an otherwise mechanistic and repetitive existence.

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