Conscious Experience Quotes

“We tend to take our sense of self for granted because it feels so fundamental to our
conscious experience, but it’s a feature the brain works hard to maintain. From the moment you took your first breath, your brain got to work, sifting through a barrage of sensations, emotions, and memories to create this illusion. I say “illusion” not to question your existence but, rather, to acknowledge that conscious experience has to be constructed, piece by piece.
As real and as wonderful as you undoubtedly are, being real doesn’t guarantee entry to
perception or awareness.”
― Rachel Barr, How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend: A Neuroscientist's Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

“Consciousness is the host, tasting the world through your skin.”
― David Maze