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Conscious Quote by R. G. Collingwood

“When the mind becomes conscious of itself as thought it simultaneously becomes conscious of itself as action. Thought and action, truth and freedom (‘ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free’) are inseparable, and are in fact correlative aspects of an indivisible reality. Hence…” quote by R. G. Collingwood
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““When the mind becomes conscious of itself as thought it simultaneously becomes conscious of itself as action. Thought and action, truth and freedom (‘ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free’) are inseparable, and are in fact correlative aspects of an indivisible reality. Hence they became simultaneously explicit in the mind’s process of self-discovery.””

R. G. Collingwood

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Philosophy of Mind, 1935

Self‑awareness links thought and action, revealing truth and freedom as intertwined aspects of reality.

In simple terms: Thinking and acting are connected and reveal truth.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑reflection to align thought and deed.

Themes

self‑awareness philosophy freedom

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership
  • education
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

mind‑body unity truth ethical action

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits your thoughts shape your actions?
  • How does recognizing this link affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on introspection may hinder decisive action.

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