. . . indeed what reason may not go to Schoole to the…
“. . . indeed what reason may not go to Schoole to the wisdome of Bees, Ants, and Spiders? what wise hand teacheth them to doe what reason cannot teach us? ruder heads stand amazed at those prodigious pieces of nature, Whales, Elephants, Dromidaries and Camels; these I confesse, are the Colossus and Majestick pieces of her hand; but in these narrow Engines there is more curious Mathematicks, and the civilitie of these little Citizens more neatly sets forth the wisdome of their Maker.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Observing that nature’s tiny creatures embody profound wisdom beyond human reason.
In simple terms: Nature teaches what reason cannot.
Key Takeaway
Study natural patterns for insight.
Themes
nature
wisdom
observation
humility
Mood
curious
humble
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- wildlife study
- environmental education
- science communication
Key Concepts
biology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn from insects?
- How does humility affect knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Human bias may limit appreciation of non‑human intelligence.