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For the whole consequence of evolution from blind impulse…

“For the whole consequence of evolution from blind impulse through conscious will to self conscious knowledge, seems still somehow to correspond to a continued result of births, rebirths and new births, which reach from the birth of the child from the mother, beyond the birth of the individual from…” quote by Otto Rank
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“For the whole consequence of evolution from blind impulse through conscious will to self conscious knowledge, seems still somehow to correspond to a continued result of births, rebirths and new births, which reach from the birth of the child from the mother, beyond the birth of the individual from the mass, to the birth of the creative work from the individual and finally to the birth of knowledge from the work.”

Otto Rank

About This Quote

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

Human development mirrors cycles of birth, from physical to intellectual creation, suggesting continuous renewal.

In simple terms: Life repeats cycles of birth and creation.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each new creative phase.

Themes

growth creation renewal

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • career advancement
  • artistic projects
  • scientific research

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize the next 'birth' in your work?
  • What cycles of renewal shape your life?
A Different Perspective

Each birth stage depends on previous foundations, limiting instant breakthroughs.

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