Quote by Blaise Pascal
We do not display greatness by going to one extreme, but in touching both at once, and filling all the intervening space. But perhaps this is only a sudden movement of the soul from one to the other extreme, and in fact it is ever at one point only, as in the case of a firebrand.
Summary
This quote emphasizes that true greatness is not achieved by solely embracing one extreme or aspect, but by finding a balance and embracing the entire spectrum. The author suggests that rather than moving from one extreme to another, greatness lies in being able to encompass and occupy all the space in between. Comparing it to a firebrand, it implies that greatness is found in paying equal attention to every aspect, rather than being fixated on one point alone.