Connectedness Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
““Connectedness is of the essence of all things of all types. It is of the essence of types, that they be connected. Abstraction from connectedness involves the omission of an essential factor in the fact considered. No fact is merely itself. The penetration of literature and art at their height arises from our dumb sense that we have passed beyond mythology; namely, beyond the myth of isolation.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Process and Reality, Alfred North Whitehead, 1929
Everything is interrelated; ignoring connections removes essential meaning, and art thrives when we recognize this unity.
In simple terms: All things are linked; art reflects that.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor connections.
Themes
interconnectedness
philosophy
art
mythology
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- visual arts
- team projects
- social research
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
process philosophy
holism
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you see hidden connections in daily life?
- What risks arise from ignoring interdependence?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on connections can obscure individual agency.
