Quote by Henri Bergson

Spirit borrows from matter the perceptions on which it feeds and restores them to matter in the form of movements which it has stamped with its own freedom.

Spirit borrows from matter the perceptions on which it feeds

Summary

This quote, by French philosopher Henri Bergson, suggests that the human spirit or consciousness derives its perceptions from the material world, using them as sources of inspiration. However, the spirit does not merely replicate these perceptions, but instead transforms them into unique expressions of free will and creativity. It signifies the dynamic interplay between the physical and immaterial aspects of reality, emphasizing how the spirit both draws from matter and imbues it with individual agency.

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Spirituality

By Henri Bergson

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