Quote by Samuel Johnson

There are innumerable questions to which the inquisitive mind can in this state receive no answer: Why do you and I exist? Why was this world created? Since it was to be created, why was it not created sooner?

There are innumerable questions to which the inquisitive min

Summary

This quote emphasizes the limitations of human understanding and the unanswered questions that arise in life. It highlights the existential inquiries regarding the purpose of one's existence and the origin of the world. Acknowledging the vastness of the unknown, it questions why certain things happen when they do and whether the timing of creation could have been different. Ultimately, it underscores the inherent human curiosity that seeks explanations for fundamental aspects of existence that may forever elude our comprehension.

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By Samuel Johnson

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