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inevitable
that their numbers be either odd or even, or both odd and even, or neither odd nor even. But it is
impossible that their numbers be both odd and even at the same time, or neither odd nor even for
this
would be a combination of both the negative and the affirmative, since in the affirmation of the
one is
the negation of the other, and in the negation of the one is the affirmation of the other.

Furthermore they cannot possibly be even because the even number becomes odd with the addition of
one; and how could that which has no end be wanting one? Nor can they possibly be odd because the
odd number becomes even with the addition of one; and how could it be wanting one when its number
has no end? Therefore the conclusion is that the world is not independent of originated phenomena,
and
that which is not independent of originated phenomena is itself originated. And when its being an
originated phenomena has been established, its need for an Originator becomes a necessity through
obvious comprehension.

(ii) Ancient Eternity