Arise Quote by Gottfried Leibniz
“In my judgment an organic machine new to nature never arises, since it always contains an infinity of organs so that it can express, in its own way, the whole universe; indeed, it always contains all past and present times.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical treatise: Unknown, possibly correspondence
An organic machine embodies infinite organs, expressing the whole universe and all time, suggesting a unity of nature and consciousness.
In simple terms: Organic machine reflects entire universe.
Key Takeaway
See nature as a unified, expressive whole.
Themes
unity
organic
universality
Mood
inquisitive
awe-inspiring
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
holism
panpsychism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect our understanding of consciousness?
- Can we perceive the universe within ourselves?
