The entire universe is perfused with signs, if it is not composed exclusively of signs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The universe is filled with signs, even if it isn’t made only of signs.
- In plain terms
- Signs pervade everything around us.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for meaning in everyday phenomena.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you notice signs in your environment?
- When might a sign be misleading?
Another view
Not all aspects of reality are readily sign‑like.
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