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All things Quote by Anaxagoras

“And since the portions of the great and the small are equal in number, so too all things would be in everything. Nor is it possible that they should exist apart, but all things have a portion of everything.” quote by Anaxagoras
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“And since the portions of the great and the small are equal in number, so too all things would be in everything. Nor is it possible that they should exist apart, but all things have a portion of everything.”

Anaxagoras

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Source Philosophical Treatise: Fragments, 5th century BC

All parts contain a portion of the whole, implying interdependence and unity across scales.

In simple terms: Everything includes a piece of everything else.

Key Takeaway

Recognize interconnectedness in analysis.

Themes

interconnectedness unity holism

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical scientific

When to use this quote

  • environmental policy
  • system design
  • team collaboration
  • education curriculum

Key Concepts

philosophy metaphysics cosmology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What systems in your life reflect this interdependence?
  • How does this view affect responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Assuming equal portions may oversimplify complex hierarchies and power dynamics.

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