Example Quote by Alfred Polgar
“It would be a miracle, for example, if I dropped a stone and it rose upwards. But is it no miracle that it falls to the ground?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of Miracles, Alfred Polgar, 1935
A stone rising is miraculous, yet falling is ordinary; both are natural laws.
In simple terms: Rising is rare, falling is normal.
Key Takeaway
Accept ordinary laws while appreciating wonder.
Themes
miracles
physics
perception
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- science education
- philosophical debate
- everyday observations
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
natural laws
expectation
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an event feel miraculous?
- How do we value the ordinary?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on rarity may ignore everyday beauty.
