Atheism is so senseless & odious to mankind that it never…
“Atheism is so senseless & odious to mankind that it never had many professors. Can it be by accident that all birds beasts & men have their right side & left side alike shaped (except in their bowels) & just two eyes & no more on either side the face & just two ears on either side the head & a nose with two holes & no more between the eyes & one mouth under the nose & either two fore legs or two wings or two arms on the shoulders & two legs on the hips one on either side & no more?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human anatomy shows bilateral symmetry, suggesting design patterns common across species.
In simple terms: Bodies are symmetrical.
Key Takeaway
Observe patterns in nature.
Themes
science
biology
philosophy
Mood
inquisitive
wonderful
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- public speaking
- science communication
Key Concepts
symmetry
design principles
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does symmetry matter to you?
- What does symmetry reveal about life?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on symmetry may ignore functional asymmetries.