FastSaying

Nothing can be divided into more parts than it can possibly be constituted of. But matter (i.e. finite) cannot be constituted of infinite parts.

Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton

CannotDividedFiniteInfiniteMatterMoreNothingPartsPossiblyThan

Related Quotes

That the divided but contiguous particles of bodies may be separated from one another is a matter of observation; and, in the particles that remain undivided, our minds are able to distinguish yet lesser parts, as is mathematically demonstrated.
— Isaac Newton
AbleAnotherBodies
The infinite is contained within the finite, just as the name implies: In finite.
— Aaron Santos
FiniteInfinite
It is indeed a matter of great difficulty to discover, and effectually to distinguish, the true motions of particular bodies from the apparent because the parts of that immovable space, in which those motions are performed, do by no means come under the observation of our senses.
— Isaac Newton
ApparentBecauseBodies
We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances.
— Isaac Newton
AdmitAppearancesBoth
Attempting to contain the infinite within finite symbolism of language may result in scholarship, but it will not produce devotion. (110)
— Prem Prakash
devotionfiniteinfinite