Common Quote by Joel Dorman Steele
“In Nature all is common, and no use is base. She keeps no selected elements done up in gilt papers for sensitive people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Things, 1865
All things in nature are shared; no one should hoard knowledge for only the sensitive.
In simple terms: Nature is shared, not hoarded.
Key Takeaway
Share knowledge openly.
Themes
eity
knowledge
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- science
- public policy
- community building
Key Concepts
Natural law
egalitarianism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hoarding knowledge affect progress?
- What can encourage open sharing?
A Different Perspective
People may resist sharing due to fear of losing advantage.
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