This world, which is the same for all, was not created by any This world, which is the same for all, was not created by any god or any man—but always has been, is, and forever will be an ever-living fire, kindling itself by regular measures, and extinguishing itself by regular measures. or any man, but always has been, is, and forever will be an ever-living fire—kindling itself by regular measures, and extinguishing itself by regular measures.