Beginning Quote by John Burroughs
“The Infinite cannot be measured. The plan of Nature is so immense, but she has no plan, no scheme, but to go on and on forever. What is size, what is time, distance, to the Infinite? Nothing. The Infinite knows no time, no space, no great, no small, no beginning, no end.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays on Nature, John Burroughs, 1915
The quote expresses that the Infinite transcends all measurable dimensions and human concepts of size, time, and space, implying that nature operates without a fixed plan, endlessly continuing.
In simple terms: The Infinite is beyond measurement and human limits.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some things are beyond comprehension.
Themes
philosophy
nature
theology
Mood
wonder
awe
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- contemplating nature
- philosophical reflection
- spiritual meditation
Key Concepts
metaphysics
infinity
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile human desire for order with the idea of an endless, planless nature?
- What does accepting the Infinite change your view of daily concerns?
A Different Perspective
Human language cannot fully capture the boundless.
