Abandonment Quote by Graham Greene
“Eternity is said not to be an extension of time but an absence of time, and sometimes it seemed to me that her abandonment touched that strange mathematical point of endlessness, a point with no width, occupying no space.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown philosophical reflection
Time and eternity are distinct; eternity is a timeless state beyond measurable duration.
In simple terms: Eternity is timeless, not just longer time.
Key Takeaway
Consider the nature of timelessness.
Themes
philosophy
metaphysics
time
eternity
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- spiritual contemplation
- theoretical physics
Key Concepts
abstract
conceptual
existential
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we experience timeless moments?
- Can eternity be understood without time?
A Different Perspective
Eternity may be an abstract concept difficult to grasp practically.
