Balance Quote by Nehemiah Grew
![“[We need not think] that there is any Contradiction, when Philosophy teaches that to be done by Nature; which Religion, and the Sacred Scriptures, teach us to be done by God: no more, than to say, That the balance of a Watch is moved by the next Wheel, is to deny that Wheel, and the rest, to be…” quote by Nehemiah Grew](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/004/nehemiah-grew-79090_balance_we-need-not-think-that-there-is-any-cont_425869.jpg)
“[We need not think] that there is any Contradiction, when Philosophy teaches that to be done by Nature; which Religion, and the Sacred Scriptures, teach us to be done by God: no more, than to say, That the balance of a Watch is moved by the next Wheel, is to deny that Wheel, and the rest, to be moved by the Spring; and that both the Spring, and all the other Parts, are caused to move together by the Maker of them. So God may be truly the Cause of This Effect, although a Thousand other Causes should be supposed to intervene: For all Nature is as one Great Engine, made by, and held in His Hand.”
About This Quote
Philosophy, religion, and nature all point to a single divine cause behind all effects, despite apparent multiple causes.
In simple terms: All causes ultimately trace to one divine source.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity in diverse explanations.
Themes
theology
philosophy
cosmology
causality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
metaphysics
natural law
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing a unified cause affect your worldview?
- Can multiple explanations coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may appear independent of a single cause.
