Break Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“Humanity has been sleeping-and still sleeps-lulled within the narrowly confining joys of its little closed loves. In the depths of the human multitude there slumbers an immense spiritual power which will manifest itself only when we have learnt how to break through the dividing walls of our egoism and raise ourselves up to an entirely new perspective, so that habitually and in a practical fashion we fix our gaze on the universal realities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Phenomenon of Man, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, 1955
Humanity is confined by narrow personal loves; true spiritual power emerges when ego dissolves and we adopt a universal perspective.
In simple terms: Break ego, see universal truths.
Key Takeaway
Expand awareness beyond self.
Themes
spirituality
ego
universalism
growth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- social activism
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
transcendence
collective consciousness
awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you see beyond personal love?
- What universal reality can you focus on?
A Different Perspective
Ego resistance can hinder collective change.
