Action Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“As, in Sense, that which is really within us, is (as I have said before) only Motion, caused by the action of external objects, but in appearance; to the Sight, Light and Color; to the Ear, Sound; to the Nostril, Odor,&c.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leviathan, 1651
Human perception is a mental representation of external motions, translated into senses like sight, sound, and smell.
In simple terms: Our senses interpret external motion as light, sound, color, and odor.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that sensory experience is a mental construct of external actions.
Themes
perception
mind
sensory experience
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- learning
- artistic observation
- scientific research
- everyday decision making
Key Concepts
empiricism
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your senses shape your reality?
- Can you distinguish between appearance and underlying motion?
A Different Perspective
Sensory data can be misleading without critical analysis.
