Infinities Quote by John Green
““like we’d had this brief but still infinite forever. Some infinities are bigger than other infinities.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, 2012
The quote reflects on the paradox of fleeting moments feeling endless, and that some experiences feel larger than others.
In simple terms: Brief moments can feel infinite; some experiences feel larger.
Key Takeaway
Cherish fleeting moments.
Themes
time
perception
memory
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- creative writing
Key Concepts
subjectivity
relativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the significance of a moment?
- Do all fleeting experiences feel infinite?
A Different Perspective
The feeling of infinity may be romanticized, overlooking real constraints.
![“[Georg Cantor was the first to prove that there could be a series of infinities; that infinities come in an infinite number of sizes.] Thus Cantor's Absolute is a perfect image for what we experience of God. When I speak of a Big Enough God I am not merely thinking of an Infinite God, but the God…” quote by Sara Maitland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e3d/sara-maitland-25002_absolutes_georg-cantor-was-the-first-to-prove-that_1684039.jpg)