
Physics by Aristotle
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The Infinite Magnitude
Nothing finite can possess an infinite power. A greater power will move in a less according to conversion of proportion but every power is infinite as well as every multitude and magnitude which surpasses every finite power. There cannot therefore be an infinite power in a finite magnitude nor a finite power in an infinite magnitude. All must be at the same time moved and cease to be moved when the first mover ceases though he should act like a stone vis should move that which moves it is. If everything which is moved is moved by something with respect to such things as do not move themselves how are some of these in a certain respect moved continually? It is from these things manifest concerning however things which are locally moved
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