Ends Quote by Richard Francis Burton
“The Now, that indivisible point which studs the length of infinite line Whose ends are nowhere, is thine all , the puny all thou callest thine.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Arabian Nights, translation by Richard Francis Burton, 1885
The present moment is the indivisible point that contains the infinite; it is the entirety of existence.
In simple terms: Now is the whole of infinite.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present.
Themes
mindfulness
philosophy
time
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- decision making
Key Concepts
Presentism
infinite continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor the present while planning ahead?
- What does “now” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on now may ignore future planning.
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