Quote by Jeffrey Eugenides

Biology gives you a brain. Life turns it into a mind.

Biology gives you a brain. Life turns it into a mind.

Summary

This quote suggests that while biology provides humans with a brain as a biological organ, it is through the experiences and circumstances of life that the brain is transformed into a mind. The emphasis is on the idea that the mind, or consciousness, is not solely a product of one's anatomy, but rather the result of the interactions, learning, and interpretations of the world. It highlights the transformative power of life experiences in shaping and evolving the human brain into a complex and unique thinking entity.

By Jeffrey Eugenides

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