St. Basil the Great quote: It’s easier to measure the entire sea with a tiny cup than to grasp the ineffable greatness of God with the human mind

Published on July 13, 2018November 18, 2021 by Orthodox Christian

“It’s easier to measure the entire sea with a tiny cup than to grasp the ineffable greatness of God with the human mind.” (Saint Basil the Great)

I’ve been using an analogy with this idea for years, and now to find out it was St. Basil’s words! Sweet!