Contrary Quote by Galileo Galilei
“Nothing occurs contrary to nature except the impossible, and that never occurs.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Discourses and Mathematical Demonstrations Relating to Two New Sciences, 1638
Nature only allows what is possible; impossibility never happens.
In simple terms: Impossible things never happen.
Key Takeaway
Accept what is possible.
Themes
philosophy
science
reality
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- engineering design
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
determinism
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits define possibility?
- How can we test perceived impossibilities?
A Different Perspective
Some events may seem impossible due to limited knowledge.
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