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“Living forms are not in being, they are happening, they are the expression of a perpetual stream of matter and energy which passes through the organism and at the same time constitutes it.” quote by Bertalanffy Ludwig Von
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““Living forms are not in being, they are happening, they are the expression of a perpetual stream of matter and energy which passes through the organism and at the same time constitutes it.””

Bertalanffy Ludwig Von

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Living organisms are not static beings but dynamic processes, continuously expressing matter and energy.

In simple terms: Life is a dynamic process.

Key Takeaway

Recognize life as continual change.

Themes

biology energy philosophy

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • health
  • ecology
  • personal development

Key Concepts

systems theory process philosophy continuity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does viewing life as process affect your choices?
  • What systems shape your daily existence?
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