Ocean Quotes
You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.
"You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean."— Alan Watts
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Meaning of this quote
A person and the surrounding universe are presented as continuous rather than fundamentally separate.
Key takeaway:
Notice the exchanges of air, food, energy, and care that connect your life with others.
Origin of the quote
The Nature of Consciousness, Part 1; lecture transcript.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedExact sentence found in the transcript; describes Watts's philosophical view of interdependence.
