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“There is therefore no reason to put a limit to evolutionary possibility by taking our present organization or status of existence as final. The animal is a laboratory in which Nature has worked out man; man may very well be a laboratory in which she wills to work out superman, to disclose the soul…” quote by Sri Aurobindo
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“There is therefore no reason to put a limit to evolutionary possibility by taking our present organization or status of existence as final. The animal is a laboratory in which Nature has worked out man; man may very well be a laboratory in which she wills to work out superman, to disclose the soul as a divine being, to evolve a divine nature.”

Sri Aurobindo

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Life Divine, 1938

Human evolution is not limited; we can transcend current forms, becoming higher beings through spiritual development.

In simple terms: We can evolve beyond our present state.

Key Takeaway

Embrace growth beyond current limits.

Themes

evolution spirituality potential

Mood

inspirational visionary

Type

philosophical metaphysical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • personal development
  • scientific research
  • social reform

Key Concepts

transcendence divine nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would a "superman" look like?
  • How can society foster spiritual evolution?
A Different Perspective

Human limits may be biologically constrained.

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