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“Fortunately, some are born with spiritual immune systems that sooner or later give rejection to the illusory worldview grafted upon then from birth through social conditioning. They begin sensing that something is amiss, and start looking for answers. Inner knowledge and anomalous outer…” quote by Henri Bergson
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“Fortunately, some are born with spiritual immune systems that sooner or later give rejection to the illusory worldview grafted upon then from birth through social conditioning. They begin sensing that something is amiss, and start looking for answers. Inner knowledge and anomalous outer experiences show them a side of reality others are oblivious to, and so begins the journey of awakening. Each step of the journey is made by following the heart instead of the crowd, and by choosing knowledge over veils of ignorance.”

Henri Bergson

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Source Book: Creative Evolution by Henri Bergson, 1907

The quote suggests that some people are naturally resistant to socially imposed false beliefs, leading them to sense unease, seek truth, and pursue personal awakening by following inner guidance over collective illusion.

In simple terms: Some are born with a natural resistance to false societal beliefs, prompting a personal quest for truth.

Key Takeaway

Trust inner intuition over social pressure.

Themes

awakening individualism truth‑seeking spirituality

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual practice
  • education reform
  • mental health therapy

Key Concepts

skepticism inner knowledge consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate intuition from fear?
  • What role does community play in personal awakening?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of community wisdom and shared cultural narratives.

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