But neither infinite power nor infinite wisdom could bestow godhood upon men. For that there would have to be infinite love as well.

Anonymous
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The idea of godhood, or divinity, is an unattainable goal. If you’re asking for something that can’t be given to you, it’s not possible to obtain. But if you ask for something that can be given, it is not impossible for an infinite being to grant.

Source: A Canticle For Leibowitz

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