Ingenious Quote by Clyde Tombaugh
“I think there's a supreme power behind the whole thing, an intelligence. Look at all of the instincts of nature, both animals and plants, the very ingenious ways they survive. If you cut yourself, you don't have to think about it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Cosmic Perspective, 1945
The quote suggests that natural instincts reveal an underlying intelligent design guiding life.
In simple terms: Nature’s instincts hint at intelligent design.
Key Takeaway
Observe nature to infer deeper order.
Themes
science
philosophy
nature
design
intelligence
Mood
wonderful
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- biology research
- philosophical debate
- environmental policy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
intelligent design
emergent complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do natural instincts prove design?
- How does this view affect scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook random mutation and natural selection as explanations.
