There is not one human being who, above a certain elementary level of consciousness, does not exhaust himself in trying to find formulas or attitudes that will give his existence the unity it lacks. Appearance and action, the dandy and the revolutionary, all demand unity in order to exist, and in order to exist on this earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People struggle to find a unifying formula for their lives to make existence coherent.
- In plain terms
- Conscious people try to create a consistent identity to give their life purpose.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek coherence in your actions and identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you seek unity in life?
- What holds your existence together?
Another view
Life may benefit from flexibility rather than rigid unity.
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