Perception Quote by Marianne Williamson
“Old Newtonian physics claimed that things have an objective reality separate from our perception of them. Quantum physics, and particularly Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, reveal that, as our perception of an object changes, the object itself literally changes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Quantum Reality, by Nick Herbert, 1995
Our observations affect reality; what we perceive can alter the thing observed.
In simple terms: Perception changes objects.
Recognize observation’s influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- daily decision making
- personal relationships
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your view shape your reality?
- Can you observe without influencing?
Quantum effects are subtle at macroscopic scales.