Feelings Quote by Isaac Asimov
“There seems to be a feeling that anything that is natural is good. Strychnine is natural.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Natural and the Artificial, Isaac Asimov, 1975
People often equate natural with good, ignoring that natural substances can be harmful.
In simple terms: Natural doesn’t always mean safe.
Question assumptions about naturalness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- food safety
- medicine
- environmental policy
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate safety beyond “natural”?
- What criteria should guide your choices?
Natural things can be dangerous; context matters.