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All the living hold together, and all yield to the same…

“All the living hold together, and all yield to the same tremendous push. The animal takes its stand on the plant, man bestrides animality, and the whole of humanity, in space and in time, is one immense army galloping beside and before and behind each of us in an overwhelming charge able to beat…” quote by Henri Bergson
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“All the living hold together, and all yield to the same tremendous push. The animal takes its stand on the plant, man bestrides animality, and the whole of humanity, in space and in time, is one immense army galloping beside and before and behind each of us in an overwhelming charge able to beat down every resistance and clear the most formidable obstacles, perhaps even death.”

Henri Bergson

About This Quote

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

Humanity moves as a collective force, overcoming obstacles together.

In simple terms: All humanity moves as one.

Key Takeaway

Recognize shared purpose and collective strength.

Themes

humanity collective action overcoming adversity

Mood

inspirational grand

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • social movements
  • team projects
  • national crises
  • environmental activism
  • space exploration

Key Concepts

philosophy social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you contribute uniquely within the collective?
  • What obstacles can you help the group overcome?
A Different Perspective

Individual agency can be lost in mass narratives.

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