Quote by John Lardner

Everything is nothing. Everything is all. All is one. One is inconceivable, infinite. Therefore it is nothing. Everything is matter. Matter is electricity. Electricity is invisible, intangible. Therefore it is nothing. Therefore, everything is nothing. Atoms are made up of electrons and protons. (Protons are also nothing) Fifty billion electrons placed side to side in a straight line would stretch across the diameter of the period at the end of this sentence. Protons are heavier and take up less space. Such an idea is incapable of absorption by the human mind.

Everything is nothing. Everything is all. All is one. One is

Summary

This quote is a philosophical reflection on the nature of reality and the limitations of human perception. It suggests that everything in the world, including oneself, is interconnected and ultimately indivisible. However, the paradox lies in the idea that this unity is inconceivable and infinite, thus rendering it as nothingness. The quote also discusses the material composition of atoms, emphasizing their intangible and invisible nature, which challenges our ability to fully comprehend their existence. In essence, the quote contemplates the profound and complex nature of existence, highlighting the limitations of human understanding.

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