Skip to content

Appearance Quote by Michel Foucault

“Chance does not speak essentially through words nor can it be seen in their convolution. It is the eruption of language, its sudden appearance. It's not a night twinkle with stars, an illuminated sleep, nor a drowsy vigil. It is the very edge of consciousness.” quote by Michel Foucault
Download Open image
“Chance does not speak essentially through words nor can it be seen in their convolution. It is the eruption of language, its sudden appearance. It's not a night twinkle with stars, an illuminated sleep, nor a drowsy vigil. It is the very edge of consciousness.”

Michel Foucault

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Order of Things, 1966

Chance emerges as a sudden linguistic eruption, shaping consciousness.

In simple terms: Chance is language’s sudden spark.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unpredictable insight.

Themes

chance language consciousness

Mood

reflective abstract

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • research breakthroughs
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

philosophy semiotics epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does language create new realities?
  • When does chance become meaning?
A Different Perspective

Randomness can be misinterpreted as chaos.

4.4 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Michel Foucault

Explore all 272 Michel Foucault quotes

More Appearance quotes

Browse all 2,446 Appearance quotes