this terror then and drakness of mind must be dispelled…
““this terror then and drakness of mind must be dispelled not by the rays of the sun and glittering shafts of day, but by the aspect and the law of nature; the warp whose design we shall begin with this first principle, nothing is ever gotten out of nothing by divine power.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human fear and mental darkness are overcome not by external light but by understanding natural law and the principle that nothing arises from nothing without divine power.
In simple terms: Understand nature to dispel fear.
Key Takeaway
Seek knowledge of natural law.
Themes
philosophy
science
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical decision making
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
atomism
causality
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural principle can you apply to a current fear?
- How does recognizing cause and effect change your outlook?
A Different Perspective
Relies on belief in divine power, which may not be universally accepted.