We know only what we do, what we make, what we construct…
“We know only what we do, what we make, what we construct; and all that we make, all that we construct, are realities. I call them images , not in Plato's sense (namely that they are only reflections of reality), but I hold that these images are the reality itself and that there is no reality beyond this reality except when in our creative process we change the images: then we have created new realities.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Our creations become our reality; images are not mere reflections but the reality itself, altered only when we consciously reshape them.
In simple terms: Created images are our reality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of creation.
Themes
art
reality
creativity
philosophy
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- design
- architecture
- digital media
- personal projects
Key Concepts
constructivism
ontological theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you transform your mental images?
- What limits exist in redefining reality?
A Different Perspective
Changing images may not change underlying truths.