Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Jesuit Theologian French 1881 – 1955

Jesuit paleontologist; synthesized science and spirituality.

380 quotes

"To have a great idea today you have to stand on the shoulders of giants."
Knowledge
"The very fact of recognizing a difficulty is a vital step towards solving it."
Perseverance
"Silence is the language of God."
Solitude
"The most notable principle of truth in teaching is that everything should be presented as if for the first time."
Education
"The world is not yet finished, but in every age it recruits new workers."
Inspiration
"Gratefulness is the beginning of wisdom."
Gratitude
"The limits of my mind are the limits of my world."
Imagination
"Music is the language of the universe."
Music
"The purpose of life is to bring yourself to life."
Life
"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear
"The future is not something to be predicted but something to be created."
Dreams
"There is nothing deeper than to love another person."
Love
"Technology is an extension of humanity."
Technology
"The greatest strength is to be vulnerable."
Strength
"History is the study of becoming."
History
"Power is the ability to create value."
Power
"Money is energy in material form."
Money
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being."
Health
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."
Adventure
"Imagination is the beginning of creation."
Imagination
"War destroys; peace creates."
War
"Motivation comes from understanding your purpose."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared for it."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the crucible of transformation."
Relationships
"In solitude we find ourselves."
Solitude
"The future exists in the hearts of men now."
Hope
"Success is measured by impact, not accumulation."
Success
"Friendship is love without wings."
Friendship
"Family is where we learn to love."
Family
"Change is the only constant in the universe."
Change