Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

He recognized with absolute certainty the empty fragility of even the noblest theorizings as compared with the definitive plenitude of the smallest fact grasped in its total, concrete reality.

He recognized with absolute certainty the empty fragility of

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has come to a realization â€“ that even the grandest theories or ideas pale in comparison to the profound truth and significance found within the smallest, most concrete facts of reality. It highlights the belief that facts embody a completeness and authenticity that surpasses any abstract concepts or speculations. The quote emphasizes the importance of grounding oneself in the tangible and real, rather than getting lost in the fragility and emptiness of abstract theories.

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Truth Philosophy

By Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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