Accustomed Quote by John Herschel
![“Accustomed to trace the operation of general causes, and the exemplification of general laws, in circumstances where the uninformed and unenquiring eye perceives neither novelty nor beauty, [the scientist and natural philosopher] walks in the midst of wonders.” quote by John Herschel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/91d/john-herschel-18983_accustomed_accustomed-to-trace-the-operation-of-gen_1136585.jpg)
“Accustomed to trace the operation of general causes, and the exemplification of general laws, in circumstances where the uninformed and unenquiring eye perceives neither novelty nor beauty, [the scientist and natural philosopher] walks in the midst of wonders.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Outlines of Natural Philosophy, 1833
Scientists perceive wonder in ordinary phenomena that others overlook, revealing deeper laws.
In simple terms: Scientists see beauty and novelty where others see none.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity and observation.
Themes
science
philosophy
observation
Mood
inspirational
reflective
educational
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- field research
- education
- public outreach
- museum exhibits
Key Concepts
wonder
methodology
knowledge discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach appreciation of subtle phenomena?
- What role does education play in fostering scientific curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Not all observers have the training to recognize such wonders.
![“[When nature appears complicated:] The moment we contemplate it as it is, and attain a position from which we can take a commanding view, though but of a small part of its plan, we never fail to recognize that sublime simplicity on which the mind rests satisfied that it has attained the truth.” quote by John Herschel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c0b/john-herschel-18983_complicated_when-nature-appears-complicated-the-mome_203650.jpg)
