Man is a Sun; his Senses are the Planets.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans are central like a sun, with their senses orbiting and serving them like planets.
- In plain terms
- People are the center of their experience, guided by their senses around them.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize your central role in shaping your experience through senses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do senses shape your reality?
- What is your role in your world?
Another view
This metaphor may overstate human centrality in the universe.
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