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Causes Quote by Michael Faraday

“I have been so electrically occupied of late that I feel as if hungry for a little chemistry: but then the conviction crosses my mind that these things hang together under one law & that the more haste we make onwards each in his own path the sooner we shall arrive, and meet each other, at that…” quote by Michael Faraday
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“I have been so electrically occupied of late that I feel as if hungry for a little chemistry: but then the conviction crosses my mind that these things hang together under one law & that the more haste we make onwards each in his own path the sooner we shall arrive, and meet each other, at that state of knowledge of natural causes from which all varieties of effects may be understood & enjoyed.”

Michael Faraday

About This Quote

Source Letter: Correspondence with a colleague, 1845

He reflects on the interconnectedness of natural phenomena, proposing that a unified law underlies all effects, and that collaborative progress accelerates discovery.

In simple terms: All natural effects share a common law.

Key Takeaway

Seek unified understanding of nature.

Themes

science unity collaboration curiosity progress

Mood

inquisitive optimistic

Type

scientific inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • academic conferences
  • cross‑disciplinary projects
  • public science outreach

Key Concepts

natural philosophy systems theory interdisciplinary research

Questions to Reflect On

  • What common principles might link disparate scientific fields?
  • How can collaboration overcome disciplinary barriers?
A Different Perspective

Complex systems may resist simple unification.

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