Quote by Blaise Pascal

Unity joined to infinity adds nothing to it, no more than one foot to an infinite measure. 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.

Unity joined to infinity adds nothing to it, no more than on

Summary

This quote emphasizes the insignificance of finite elements when compared to the vastness of infinity. Unity, or the combination of finite elements, does not enhance or contribute anything significant to the infinite, just as adding one foot to an infinite measurement has no impact. In the presence of the infinite, the finite becomes insignificant and is essentially annihilated, reducing it to nothingness. Similarly, in the context of spirituality and justice, our human spirit and efforts are inconsequential before the magnitude of God and divine justice.

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By Blaise Pascal

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