All things Quote by Lucretius
“But since I've taught that bodies of matter, made Completely solid, hither and thither fly Forevermore unconquered through all time, Now come, and whether to the sum of them There be a limit or be none, for thee Let us unfold; likewise what has been found To be the wide inane, or room, or space Wherein all things soever do go on, Let us examine if it finite be All and entire, or reach unmeasured round And downward an illimitable profound.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: De Rerum Natura, Book 5, c. 50 BC
He contemplates whether matter is infinite or finite, urging exploration of the universe’s limits and the nature of space and time.
In simple terms: He wonders if the universe is boundless or limited.
Key Takeaway
Explore the cosmos with curiosity.
Themes
philosophy
cosmology
metaphysics
Mood
thought‑provoking
speculative
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- philosophical debate
- education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
infinity
finite limits
space
time
Questions to Reflect On
- What does an infinite universe imply for meaning?
- How do we reconcile finite experience with infinite possibilities?
A Different Perspective
Answers remain uncertain.
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