Quote by Blaise Pascal

The finite is annihilated in the presence of the infinite, and becomes a pure nothing. So our spirit before God, so our justice before divine justice.

The finite is annihilated in the presence of the infinite, a

Summary

This quote suggests that when finite things encounter the infinite, they are completely diminished and transformed into nothingness. The same applies to our spirit when faced with the presence of God, and our concept of justice when compared to divine justice. It highlights the vast difference and power imbalance between the limited nature of human existence and the boundless nature of the divine.

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By Blaise Pascal

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