--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It seems evident that everything which…" description: "\"It seems evident that everything which exists in nature, is natural, no matter how simple or complicated a phenomenon it is; and on no occasion can the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ca/alfred-korzybski-8234_above-and-beyond_it-seems-evident-that-everything-which-e_1229201.jpg" --- # It seems evident that everything which exists in nature… ![“It seems evident that everything which exists in nature, is natural, no matter how simple or complicated a phenomenon it is; and on no occasion can the so-called 'supernatural' be anything else than a completely natural law, though it may, at the moment, be above and beyond the present…” quote by Alfred Korzybski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ca/alfred-korzybski-8234_above-and-beyond_it-seems-evident-that-everything-which-e_1229201.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ca/alfred-korzybski-8234_above-and-beyond_it-seems-evident-that-everything-which-e_1229201.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ca/alfred-korzybski-8234_above-and-beyond_it-seems-evident-that-everything-which-e_1229201.jpg) > “It seems evident that everything which exists in nature, is natural, no matter how simple or complicated a phenomenon it is; and on no occasion can the so-called 'supernatural' be anything else than a completely natural law, though it may, at the moment, be above and beyond the present understanding.” [Alfred Korzybski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alfred-korzybski/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. All natural phenomena, even those beyond current understanding, are governed by natural laws; the supernatural is just unknown science. **In simple terms:** Everything is natural, even if not yet understood. Key Takeaway Seek scientific explanations. Themes science philosophy knowledge Mood inquisitive skeptical Type philosophical educational When to use this quote - education - research - public discourse - policy making Key Concepts natural law epistemology Questions to Reflect On - How do you approach unexplained events? - What role does humility play in science? 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