--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: By no prophets or anything. ... Only…" description: "\"“By no prophets or anything. ... Only infinite words, infinite by their very nature, from which the whole universe comes and goes.”\" — Swami Vivekananda" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/swami-vivekananda-53_quote_by-no-prophets-or-anything-only-infinite_871540.jpg" --- # By no prophets or anything. ... Only infinite words… ![“By no prophets or anything. ... Only infinite words, infinite by their very nature, from which the whole universe comes and goes.” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/swami-vivekananda-53_quote_by-no-prophets-or-anything-only-infinite_871540.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/swami-vivekananda-53_quote_by-no-prophets-or-anything-only-infinite_871540.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/swami-vivekananda-53_quote_by-no-prophets-or-anything-only-infinite_871540.jpg) > ““By no prophets or anything. ... Only infinite words, infinite by their very nature, from which the whole universe comes and goes.”” [Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-vivekananda/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The universe emerges from endless, boundless expression, beyond human comprehension. **In simple terms:** The universe is infinite and ever‑changing. Key Takeaway Embrace humility before the cosmos. Themes philosophy spirituality cosmology Mood awe wonder Type mystical philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - science - art - personal growth Key Concepts infinite expression creation impermanence Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience the infinite? - Can words ever describe the universe? A Different Perspective Human language cannot fully capture cosmic reality. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [“A God that can be understood is no God. 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