Able Quote by Isaac Newton
![“God who gave Animals self motion beyond our understanding is without doubt able to implant other principles of motion in bodies [which] we may understand as little. Some would readily grant this may be a Spiritual one; yet a mechanical one might be showne, did not I think it better to pass it by.” quote by Isaac Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1ed/isaac-newton-1226_able_god-who-gave-animals-self-motion-beyond_2531044.jpg)
“God who gave Animals self motion beyond our understanding is without doubt able to implant other principles of motion in bodies [which] we may understand as little. Some would readily grant this may be a Spiritual one; yet a mechanical one might be showne, did not I think it better to pass it by.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with Robert Hooke, 1679
There may be unseen forces governing motion, beyond human comprehension, yet we can still study them.
In simple terms: Invisible forces may exist beyond our understanding.
Key Takeaway
Remain open to unknown mechanisms while studying known ones.
Themes
curiosity
science
humility
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- astronomy
- engineering
- philosophy of science
- technology development
Key Concepts
physics
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods can reveal hidden principles?
- How do we balance skepticism and belief?
A Different Perspective
Assuming unknown forces are unknowable can halt progress.
![“Ax: 100 Every thing doth naturally persevere in yt state in wch it is unlesse it bee interrupted by some externall cause, hence... [a] body once moved will always keepe ye same celerity, quantity & determination of its motion.” quote by Isaac Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b45/isaac-newton-1226_bees_ax-100-every-thing-doth-naturally-persev_2409067.jpg)
![“Do not Bodies act upon Light at a distance, and by their action bend its Rays; and is not this action (caeteris paribus) [all else being equal] strongest at the least distance?” quote by Isaac Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9c/isaac-newton-1226_action_do-not-bodies-act-upon-light-at-a-distan_90238.jpg)
![“I am ashamed to tell you to how many figures I carried these calculations [of Pi], having no other business at the time” quote by Isaac Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/93f/isaac-newton-1226_ashamed_i-am-ashamed-to-tell-you-to-how-many-fig_106544.jpg)
