All things are in the Universe, and the universe is in all things: we in it, and it in us; in this way everything concurs in a perfect unity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All things contain the universe and the universe contains all things creating perfect unity.
- In plain terms
- Everything holds the universe and the universe holds everything making us one.
- What can you take from it?
- See the mutual containment of parts and whole as the basis of unity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How are you connected to the whole?
- Does everything truly contain everything?
Another view
This ideal unity does not account for conflict or genuine separation between individuals.
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