Quote by Walter Pater

A counted number of pulses only is given to us of a variegated, dramatic life. How may we see in them all that is to to be seen in them by the finest senses?

A counted number of pulses only is given to us of a variegat

Summary

This quote suggests that life is fleeting and limited, represented by "counted number of pulses". It questions how we, with our limited senses, can truly experience and comprehend the richness and complexity of life. It implies that there is so much more to be seen and understood beyond what our senses can perceive, leaving us contemplating the depth and breadth of existence that may elude us.

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Life Numbers

By Walter Pater

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