--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every body continues in its state of rest…" description: "\"Every body continues in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, except insofar as it doesn't.\" — Arthur Eddington" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a9/arthur-eddington-8366_body_every-body-continues-in-its-state-of-res_778630.png" --- # Every body continues in its state of rest or uniform… ![“Every body continues in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, except insofar as it doesn't.” quote by Arthur Eddington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a9/arthur-eddington-8366_body_every-body-continues-in-its-state-of-res_778630.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a9/arthur-eddington-8366_body_every-body-continues-in-its-state-of-res_778630.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a9/arthur-eddington-8366_body_every-body-continues-in-its-state-of-res_778630.png) > “Every body continues in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, except insofar as it doesn't.” [Arthur Eddington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arthur-eddington/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Objects stay at rest or move uniformly unless acted upon by an external force. **In simple terms:** Objects keep moving unless something changes them. Key Takeaway Identify forces that change motion. Themes physics law inertia Mood analytical educational Type scientific didactic When to use this quote - engineering - sports - space travel Key Concepts Newtonian mechanics external forces Questions to Reflect On - What forces alter your personal trajectory? - How do you resist external pressures? 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