The problem of Eternity, of which the face of the Sphinx speaks, takes us into the realm of the impossible. Even the problem of Time is simple in comparison with the problem of Eternity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The problem of Eternity is harder than Time and pushes us into the realm of the impossible.
- In plain terms
- Eternity is much harder to understand than Time.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that some questions exceed human limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is eternity?
- Can we know it?
Another view
Some view eternity as meaningful not impossible.
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