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Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

“Do not forget that the value and interest of life is not so much to do conspicuous things...as to do ordinary things with the perception of their enormous value.”

Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a French philosopher, theologian, and paleontologist. His thoughts were deeply influenced by evolution and religious faith, proposing concepts of 'cosmic consciousness' and 'human unity'. Chardin's works covered various fields such as philosophy, theology, and science, and had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophical and religious thought. more

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