Quote by Michel Foucault

Chance does not speak essentially through words nor can it be seen in their convolution. It is the eruption of language, its sudden appearance. It's not a night twinkle with stars, an illuminated sleep, nor a drowsy vigil. It is the very edge of consciousness.

Chance does not speak essentially through words nor can it b

Summary

This quote suggests that chance or randomness is not something that can be easily expressed through words or visible in their intricate complexity. Instead, it is described as the sudden and unexpected eruption of language, devoid of any pattern or predictability. Chance is likened to being on the border of awareness, not resembling a calm night sky full of stars, a restful sleep, or even a state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleep. It highlights chance as a disruptive force that defies comprehension and exists on the fringes of our consciousness.

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