Alphabetical order Quote by Anatole France
“Dictionary: The universe in alphabetical order.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dictionary in Alphabetical Order, 1900
A whimsical claim that the universe can be catalogued like a dictionary.
In simple terms: The universe is vast and orderly.
Key Takeaway
Seek order in chaos.
Themes
order
universe
knowledge
Mood
curious
playful
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- education
- writing
- creative thinking
- science communication
Key Concepts
philosophy
science
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a dictionary of the universe include?
- Does ordering simplify understanding?
A Different Perspective
The universe may be too complex for simple categorization.
![“The middle ages did not care much for alphabetical order, because they were committed to rational order. To the medieval mind, the universe [is] a harmonious whole whose parts are related to one another. It was the responsibility of the author or scholar to discern these rational relationships…” quote by Matthew Battles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da2/matthew-battles-50730_alphabetical-order_the-middle-ages-did-not-care-much-for-al_2819215.jpg)
![“She said she thought it [ letter "C"] meant alphabetical order. But nobody bothered to ask did she ever see an "A," a "B," a "D," or an "E." If I were cross-examining her I darn well would have asked her that question.” quote by Rudy Giuliani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ba/rudy-giuliani-958_alphabetical-order_she-said-she-thought-it-letter-c-meant-a_256988.jpg)
