Quote by Josiah Royce

That this individual life of all of us is not something limited in its temporal expression to the life that now we experience, follows from the very fact that here nothing final or individual is found expressed.

That this individual life of all of us is not something limi

Summary

This quote suggests that our individual lives cannot be defined solely by the experiences we have in our current existence. It states that our true essence and identity extend beyond our present reality, as there is nothing definitive or unique observable in the current moment alone. Therefore, it implies the presence of a deeper, timeless aspect to our individuality that surpasses the limitations of our temporal existence.

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By Josiah Royce

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