Breadth Quote by Henry Harland
“The present is an infinitesimal between two infinites. 'Tis a line (a thing without breadth or thickness) moving across the surface of Eternity. The present is no more, by the time you have said, 'This is present.'”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Present" (1905)
The present moment is an infinitesimally thin line moving across eternity, disappearing as soon as it is named.
In simple terms: The present is a fleeting line.
Live fully in each moment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- creative work
- mindful walking
- meditation
- journaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the present?
- What practices keep you anchored now?
Naming the present can make it feel less real.