Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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God is a circle whose center is everywhere and circumference nowhere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote describes the omnipresence of God, suggesting that while God is everywhere, He does not have a specific physical boundary.
Voltaire's quote reflects the philosophical idea of God as an infinite being, one that transcends limitations and is not confined to a single location. The imagery of a circle, which has no specific edges but is complete from its center, symbolizes the notion that Godβs presence is universal, encompassing all of existence without being tied to a particular form or space.
Themes
GodOmnipresencePhilosophyInfinityCircle
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the nature of God in a philosophy class.
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