Action Quote by Thomas Merton
“Our technological society has no longer any place in it for wisdom that seeks truth for its own sake, that seeks the fullness of being, that seeks to rest in an intuition of the very ground of all being. Without wisdom, the apparent opposition of action and contemplation, of work and rest, of involvement and detachment, can never be resolved.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Life of the World to Thomas Merton, 1965
Wisdom that pursues truth for its own sake is missing in modern tech society, leaving action and contemplation unresolved.
In simple terms: Tech society lacks true wisdom, causing unresolved tension between work and reflection.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate contemplative wisdom alongside technology.
Themes
wisdom
technology
contemplation
action
balance
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- academic research
- ethical AI development
- mindful leadership
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate contemplative practice into daily tech work?
- What does “fullness of being” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Pure action without contemplation can become hollow.
