--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What light is to the outer physical world…" description: "\"“What light is to the outer physical world intellect is to the inner world of consciousness. For intellect is related to the will, and thus also to the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/arthur-schopenhauer-226_aphorism_what-light-is-to-the-outer-physical-worl_2921837.jpg" --- # What light is to the outer physical world intellect is to… ![“What light is to the outer physical world intellect is to the inner world of consciousness. For intellect is related to the will, and thus also to the organism which is nothing other than will regarded objectively, in the approximate same way as light is to a combustible body and the oxygen in…” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/arthur-schopenhauer-226_aphorism_what-light-is-to-the-outer-physical-worl_2921837.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/arthur-schopenhauer-226_aphorism_what-light-is-to-the-outer-physical-worl_2921837.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/arthur-schopenhauer-226_aphorism_what-light-is-to-the-outer-physical-worl_2921837.jpg) > ““What light is to the outer physical world intellect is to the inner world of consciousness. For intellect is related to the will, and thus also to the organism which is nothing other than will regarded objectively, in the approximate same way as light is to a combustible body and the oxygen in combination with which it ignites.”” [Arthur Schopenhauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arthur-schopenhauer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Intellect mirrors will as light mirrors fire, both igniting the organism's purpose. **In simple terms:** Mind reflects will like light ignites fuel. Key Takeaway Align inner purpose with outer actions. Themes philosophy mind will light Mood reflective inquisitive Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal development - creative projects - spiritual practice - leadership Key Concepts metaphysics ontology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How does your inner will shape your daily choices? - Can you see light as a metaphor for consciousness? 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