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Our philosophy... reduceth to a single origin and relateth to a single end, and maketh contraries to coincide so that there is one primal foundation both of origin and of end. From this coincidence of contraries, we deduce that ultimately it is divinely true that contraries are within contraries; wherefore it is not difficult to compass the knowledge that each thing is within every other.

Giordano Bruno#38

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About this quote

What does it mean?
All things originate from one source and end at one point, making opposites part of each other so everything contains everything else.
In plain terms
Everything comes from one place and returns to it, so opposites mix and all things are connected.
What can you take from it?
Unity underlies all apparent differences.

Where it applies

  • studying philosophy
  • understanding contradictions
  • seeking unity

Putting it to work

  • look for common ground
  • accept contradictions

Questions to consider

  • How are opposites connected in your life?
  • Where do you see unity in diversity?

Another view

It oversimplifies distinct realities by merging them.

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