Birth Quote by Antoine Lavoisier
“Nothing is born, nothing dies.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Elements of Chemistry, 1789
It states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
In simple terms: Matter never appears or disappears.
Recognize change, not creation or destruction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lab work
- environmental policy
- education
- resource management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this principle affect sustainability?
- What limits does it impose on manufacturing?
Does not address energy transformations or entropy.