Communication Quote by Paul Auster
““Since all is plenum, all matter is connected and all movement in the plenum produces some effect on the distant bodies, in proportion to the distance. Hence every body is affected not only by those with which is in contact, and thus feels in some way everything that happens to them; but through them it also feels those that touch the ones with which it is in immediate contact. Hence it follows that the communication extends over any distance whatever. Consequently, every body experiences everything that goes on in the universe, so much so that he who sees everything might read in any body what is happening anywhere, and even what has happened or will happen””
About This Quote
Source Book: The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster, 1985
Everything in the universe is interconnected; actions ripple outward, affecting distant objects proportionally to distance, suggesting a universal communication network.
In simple terms: All things influence each other across space.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden interconnections.
Themes
interconnectedness
causality
philosophy
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- personal relationships
- global policy
- environmental impact
Key Concepts
holism
systems theory
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do unseen connections shape your decisions?
- Can we truly perceive distant events?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a deterministic universe, ignoring randomness and quantum uncertainty.
