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The quote says that, over time, matter in the universe tends to come together into increasingly ordered and complex forms. It presents organization as a long-term historical pattern rather than a random exception. The wording suggests a view of the universe as moving toward greater structure.
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Originally said in English.
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About Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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