Edgar Morin famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

  • We must never forget that Christ did not suffer just during His three years of public ministry or the last few days of His life when He was crucified. No, He suffered throughout His life on earth. He who was without sin lived daily with the corruption and sinfulness of lost humanity.

  • The main thing in life is not to be afraid of being human.

  • It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.

  • The way humanity manages or mismanages its nature-based assets, including pollinators, will in part define our collective future in the 21st century,

  • We are not separate. Our sense of separateness is superficial and exist only in the physical dimension. In our human element, we are not separate; we’re very much connected. Every other human being is just as precious as we are, and worthy of as much respect and love and consideration. This understanding needs to manifest in our conduct in each moment. This is the part of the Work that will transform you.

  • Fatherhood is a relationship of love and understanding It is power and action. It is counsel and instruction.

  • Steadfastness is a noble quality, but unguided by knowledge or humility, it becomes rashness, or obstinacy.

  • Companies have never won. You're always either fighting for survival, or fighting for relevance.

  • I am ignorant and impotent and yet, somehow or other, here I am, unhappy, no doubt, profoundly dissatisfied ... In spite of everything I survive.

  • A fish does not campaign against fisheries-it only tries to slip through the mesh.