Body Quote by Francis Bacon
“There is nothing more certain in nature than that it is impossible for any body to be utterly annihilated.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Novum Organum, 1620
Nature guarantees that nothing can be completely destroyed, only transformed or dispersed.
In simple terms: Nothing is totally destroyed.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence.
Themes
philosophy
science
impermanence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- environmental policy
- personal loss
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
entropy
conservation of mass
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “utterly annihilated” mean to you?
- How do you find continuity after loss?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook that some things appear vanished to observers.
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