Body Quote by David Bohm
“A corporation is organized as a system - it has this department, that department, that department... they don't have any meaning separately; they only can function together. And also the body is a system. Society is a system in some sense. And so on.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, David Bohm, 1980
Systems are interdependent parts that gain purpose only through collective function.
In simple terms: Parts need each other to work.
Key Takeaway
Focus on collaboration, not isolation.
Themes
systems
interdependence
purpose
collaboration
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- organizational design
- community building
- policy making
- team projects
Key Concepts
holism
complexity
emergence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance individual autonomy with system cohesion?
- What role does communication play in system health?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting individual needs can weaken the whole.
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