Bohm, David

Physicist-Philosopher American 1917 – 1992

Developed pilot-wave theory and wholeness philosophy.

389 quotes

"The universe speaks to us in the language of pattern and form."
Nature
"Understanding is not about accumulating information; it is about transformation."
Wisdom
"Every moment contains infinite possibility."
Hope
"The greatest discoveries come from seeing what everyone else has overlooked."
Success
"Consciousness is not something the brain produces; it is something the brain participates in."
Science
"To heal society, we must first heal the fragmentation in our own minds."
Health
"Language shapes thought, and fragmented language creates fragmented thought."
"The universe is not made of matter; matter is a manifestation of consciousness."
Philosophy
"When we truly listen to another person, we enter into a state of genuine dialogue."
Relationships
"The greatest obstacle to understanding is the illusion that we already understand."
Knowledge
"To change behavior, you must first change the consciousness that produced it."
Change
"Art is a way of expressing the inexpressible."
Art
"The universe is a living whole, and we are cells in the body of that whole."
Nature
"When you see the wholeness of life, compassion arises naturally."
Kindness
"The power of thought is in its ability to shape reality."
Power
"Learning is the process of discovering what you already know."
Education
"The moment you label something, you have separated it from the whole."
Philosophy
"To understand another person, you must see them as a whole being, not as a collection of traits."
Relationships
"The universe is constantly creating itself in each moment."
Time
"Fragmentation creates suffering; wholeness creates peace."
Peace
"The mind is like water; when it is still, it reflects reality perfectly."
Wisdom
"To be free, you must understand the chains that bind you."
Freedom
"Creativity is the universe expressing itself through human consciousness."
Creativity
"The purpose of science is to reveal the unity underlying apparent diversity."
Science
"When you stop trying to be someone other than who you are, you become fully alive."
"The universe does not need to be understood; it needs to be experienced."
Philosophy
"Every act of creation is an act of courage."
Courage
"The seed of all wisdom is the recognition of our own ignorance."
Wisdom
"To move forward, you must first understand what is holding you back."
Success
"The universe is a dance, and we are dancers in that dance."
Life