Body Quote by Lucretius
“But centaurs never existed; there could never be So to speak a double nature in a single body Or a double body composed of incongruous parts With a consequent disparity in the faculties. The stupidest person ought to be convinced of that.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: De Rerum Natura, Book I, 1st century BC
The quote argues that a single body cannot contain two fundamentally different natures, as it would create contradictory faculties.
In simple terms: A body can’t hold two opposing natures.
Key Takeaway
Recognize logical limits of combining opposites.
Themes
philosophy
biology
logic
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- medical ethics
- technology design
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
dualism
contradiction
physical limits
Questions to Reflect On
- Can any system truly integrate opposing functions?
- What are the risks of forcing incompatible elements together?
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