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Henri Bergson

Henri Bergson (1859–1941) was a French philosopher known for his theories of duration (la durée), intuition, and élan vital; his major works include Time and Free Will and Creative Evolution. He taught at the Collège de France and was awarded the 1927 Nobel Prize in Literature for his rich and original writings.

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Quotes by Henri Bergson

To decide is to walk facing forward with eyes wide open. — Henri Bergson

Decision-Making: Embracing the Future with Clarity

Henri Bergson’s assertion highlights that genuine decision-making is not a passive process but an active, deliberate act. To decide, in his view, requires a willingness to engage with possibilities head-on—moving forward...

Created on: 8/1/2025

Act as a man of thought, and be ready to act as a man of action. — Henri Bergson

Bridging Thought and Action in Everyday Life

Henri Bergson's insight highlights a profound duality in the pursuit of a meaningful life: the imperative to cultivate intellectual depth while remaining poised for decisive action. This philosophy calls for individuals...

Created on: 5/28/2025

To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly. — Henri Bergson

Bergson’s quote encapsulates his philosophy of 'becoming' rather than static 'being.' In works such as *Creative Evolution* (1907), he argues that life and consciousness are characterized by ongoing flux, not fixed essen...

Created on: 4/29/2025