Quote by Umberto Eco, The Island of the D
And we, inhabitants of the great coral of the Cosmos, believe the atom (which still we cannot see) to be full matter, whereas, it too, like everything else, is but an embroidery of voids in the Void, and we give the name of being, dense and even eternal, to that dance of inconsistencies, that infinite extension that is identified with absolute Nothingness and that spins from its own non-being the illusion of everything.
Summary
This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of the universe and challenges our perception of reality. It suggests that what we perceive as solid and material, such as atoms, is actually composed mostly of empty space. It questions our understanding of existence itself, referring to the universe as an "embroidery of voids in the Void." It questions the idea of solidity and eternity, arguing that everything is a dance of inconsistencies and an illusion generated from nothingness. Ultimately, it invites us to question our perceptions and beliefs about the nature of reality.
Topics
Creation
Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.
