Those qualities of bodies that cannot be intended and…
“Those qualities of bodies that cannot be intended and remitted [i.e., qualities that cannot be increased and diminished] and that belong to all bodies on which experiments can be made should be taken as qualities of all bodies universally.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Physical properties that cannot be altered are universal across all matter.
In simple terms: Some qualities are unchangeable for all bodies.
Recognize immutable natural laws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- engineering design
- material selection
- educational curricula
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What constants guide your decisions?
- How do you handle exceptions to universal rules?
Assumes all bodies behave identically, ignoring quantum variability.