Quote by Alan Watts, The Wisdom of Insecu

We are at war between consciousness and nature, between the desire for permanence and the fact of flux. It is ourself against ourselves.

We are at war between consciousness and nature, between the

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This quote suggests that there is an internal struggle or conflict within human beings. It depicts a battle between our conscious awareness and the natural world surrounding us. There is a desire for stability and permanence, but we are constantly faced with the reality of change and impermanence in life. Ultimately, it reflects the idea that we are at odds with ourselves, grappling with our own desires and the natural order of things.

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By Alan Watts, The Wisdom of Insecu

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