Our minds are finite, and yet even in these circumstances of finitude we are surrounded by possibilities that are infinite, and the purpose of human life is to grasp as much as we can out of the infinitude.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Though human minds are limited, we should try to understand as much of the infinite possibilities around us as we can.
- In plain terms
- Our minds are small but the world is big, so try to learn as much as possible.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive to learn as much as your limits allow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What infinite possibilities interest you?
- How much can one person really grasp?
Another view
Focusing deeply on one area may be more practical than broad grasp.
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