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God is an immensity, while this disease, this death, which is in me, this small, tightly defined pedestrian event, is me
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"God is an immensity, while this disease, this death, which is in me, this small, tightly defined pedestrian event, is merely and perfectly real, without miracle - or instruction"

- Harold Brodkey

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This quote by Harold Brodkey talks to the contrast in between the vastness of God and the finite nature of human life. God is an immensity, a limitless being, while death and illness are finite, pedestrian events. These occasions are real, with no amazing or instructive qualities. This quote speaks with the idea that, while God is all-encompassing, human life is limited and finite. It is a tip that, while God is universal, our lives are limited and our time here is restricted. This quote is a suggestion to value the time we have here on earth and to make the most of it. It is likewise a tip to be simple and to recognize that, while we may be small, our lives are still significant and crucial.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harold Brodkey between October 25, 1930 and January 26, 1996. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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