--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And since all things have been named…" description: "\"And since all things have been named light and night and things corresponding to their powers for each, everything is full alike of light and invisible..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e2/parmedides-103781_light_and-since-all-things-have-been-named-lig_1760870.jpg" --- # And since all things have been named light and night and… ![“And since all things have been named light and night and things corresponding to their powers for each, everything is full alike of light and invisible night, both equal since nothing has a share in neither.” quote by Parmedides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e2/parmedides-103781_light_and-since-all-things-have-been-named-lig_1760870.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e2/parmedides-103781_light_and-since-all-things-have-been-named-lig_1760870.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e2/parmedides-103781_light_and-since-all-things-have-been-named-lig_1760870.jpg) > “And since all things have been named light and night and things corresponding to their powers for each, everything is full alike of light and invisible night, both equal since nothing has a share in neither.” [Parmedides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/parmedides/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Explores the unity and equality of light and darkness as fundamental, co‑existing forces. **In simple terms:** Light and darkness are equally real. Key Takeaway Recognize balance in opposites. Themes philosophy metaphysics duality balance existence Mood contemplative poetic Type Light:1 Light Night:0 Alike Light:0 Night Equal:0 Powers Alike:0 Named Light:0 When to use this quote - spiritual practice - creative writing - meditation - scientific modeling Key Concepts light darkness unity opposites Questions to Reflect On - What does “light” symbolize for you? - How can acknowledging darkness foster growth? 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