Contemplation Quote by Anonymous
“Soon silence will have passed into legend. Man has turned his back on silence. Day after day he invents machines and devices that increase noise and distract humanity from the essence of life, contemplation, meditation.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Quiet Crisis, 2019
Humanity creates noise, losing silence essential for contemplation and deeper insight.
In simple terms: Noise crowds out silence and thought.
Seek moments of silence regularly.
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When to use this quote
- workplace
- urban life
- personal meditation
- digital detox
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to create silence in your day?
- How does silence affect your thinking?
Silence may be hard to find in noisy environments.