--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Evolution is not finished; reason is not…" description: "\"Evolution is not finished; reason is not the last word nor the reasoning animal the supreme figure of Nature. As man emerged out of the animal, so out ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61d/sri-aurobindo-1257_animal_evolution-is-not-finished-reason-is-not_1377433.png" --- # Evolution is not finished; reason is not the last word nor… ![“Evolution is not finished; reason is not the last word nor the reasoning animal the supreme figure of Nature. As man emerged out of the animal, so out of man the superman emerges.” quote by Sri Aurobindo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61d/sri-aurobindo-1257_animal_evolution-is-not-finished-reason-is-not_1377433.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61d/sri-aurobindo-1257_animal_evolution-is-not-finished-reason-is-not_1377433.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61d/sri-aurobindo-1257_animal_evolution-is-not-finished-reason-is-not_1377433.png) > “Evolution is not finished; reason is not the last word nor the reasoning animal the supreme figure of Nature. As man emerged out of the animal, so out of man the superman emerges.” [Sri Aurobindo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sri-aurobindo/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human evolution continues beyond rational thought; as animals gave rise to humans, humans will give rise to a higher superman. **In simple terms:** Evolution goes beyond reason to a higher being. Key Takeaway Seek growth beyond intellect. Themes evolution philosophy spirituality Mood inspirational thoughtful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal development - spiritual practice - education - cultural progress Key Concepts transcendence Nietzschean superman Questions to Reflect On - What does “superman” mean to you? - How can humanity evolve ethically? 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