Existence Quote by Sorin Cerin
“Every Universe exists depending on the Knowledge that reflects it and not in its absence. It is absolutely true that our ancestors saw this universe before and after we were born and this is why we think that the Universe exists irrespective of our existence. It is an illusion as big as the Illusion of our Life with our entire universe, because our ancestors too saw the world through these senses that we have too, they were human being too, a part of the human race. For the members of a tribe, for instance, their Universe expands up to the borders on their Knowledge of this world. If these borders are very small, the world will be very small and the other way around. Our Universe will look completely different to an animal, even if we think it sees the same images we do. It is true that we are aware, in the Illusion of our Life that the animal sees the same images, but he will interpret them differently, depending on his level of competence, which will entail a different image of the U”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Relativity of Perception, 2019
Our understanding of reality is shaped by knowledge; different minds see different worlds.
In simple terms: Knowledge limits perception.
Expand learning to broaden perspective.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- cross‑cultural communication
- science communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your knowledge shape your reality?
- What can you learn to see beyond your current limits?
Limited knowledge can trap us in narrow views.