Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Quotes


Surely the wake left behind by mankind's forward march reveals its movement just as clearly as the spray thrown up elsewhere by the prow.


Citations

Teilhard de Chardin, Pierre. The Phenomenon of Man. Translated by Bernard Wall, Harper & Brothers, 1959.

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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
  • Born: May 1, 1881
  • Died: April 10, 1955
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Philosopher

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SJ was a French Jesuit priest, scientist, paleontologist, theologian, philosopher and teacher. He was Darwinian in outlook and the author of several influential theological and philosophical books.