Change Quote by Charles G. Finney
““...it obeys none of the natural laws of hereditary and environmental change, pays no attention to the survival of the fittest, positively sneers at any attempt on the part of man to work out a rational life cycle, is possibly immortal, unquestionably immoral, evidences anabolism but not katabolism, ruts, spawns, and breeds but does not reproduce, lays no eggs, builds no nests, seeks but does not find, wanders but does not rest.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of Existence, Charles G. Finney, 1889
The described entity defies natural laws, lacking reproduction and survival instincts, yet persists immorally and eternally.
In simple terms: An immortal, immoral being ignores natural rules.
Key Takeaway
Question what defies biology.
Themes
philosophy
biology
immortality
morality
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- science fiction
- philosophical debates
- ethical discussions
- theological studies
Key Concepts
natural law
evolution
existential paradox
ethical anomaly
Questions to Reflect On
- What does immortality mean for morality?
- How do we define life?
A Different Perspective
Such a being may be purely metaphorical.
