Gravity Quote by Charles Darwin
““It is no valid objection that science as yet throws no light on the far higher problem of the essence or origin of life. Who can explain the what is the essence of the attraction of gravity?””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with a colleague, 1865
Science may not yet explain life's origins or gravity's attraction, but inquiry persists.
In simple terms: Science lacks answers on life’s origin.
Continue scientific exploration.
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- education
- public policy
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives pursuit of unknowable truths?
- How should society handle scientific limits?
Some questions may remain forever unanswered.