Creation Quote by John Aubrey
![“Mr Hooke sent, in his next letter [to Sir Isaac Newton] the whole of his Hypothesis, scil that the gravitation was reciprocall to the square of the distance: ... This is the greatest Discovery in Nature that ever was since the World's Creation. It was never so much as hinted by any man before. I…” quote by John Aubrey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f8e/john-aubrey-29611_creation_mr-hooke-sent-in-his-next-letter-to-sir_2999745.jpg)
“Mr Hooke sent, in his next letter [to Sir Isaac Newton] the whole of his Hypothesis, scil that the gravitation was reciprocall to the square of the distance: ... This is the greatest Discovery in Nature that ever was since the World's Creation. It was never so much as hinted by any man before. I wish he had writt plainer, and afforded a little more paper.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to Sir Isaac Newton, 1684
Newton’s law of gravitation revealed a universal principle, a profound natural discovery.
In simple terms: Gravity follows an inverse‑square law.
Key Takeaway
Study fundamental laws, appreciate their elegance.
Themes
science
discovery
gravity
Mood
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
historical
scientific
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- physics
- engineering
Key Concepts
universal law
mathematical description
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do simple laws matter?
- How can we make science accessible?
A Different Perspective
Complex math can obscure intuitive understanding.
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