Archimedes Quote by Plutarch
“Archimedes had stated, that given the force, any given weight might be moved; and even boasted that if there were another earth, by going into it he could remove this.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Text: Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, 1st century AD
Force can move any weight; with enough force, even an entire earth could be shifted.
In simple terms: Force moves weight; enough force moves worlds.
Key Takeaway
Leverage sufficient force for big challenges.
Themes
physics
power
potential
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- engineering feats
- political change
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
force
mass
movement
Questions to Reflect On
- What force can you apply to a big goal?
- When does force become impractical?
A Different Perspective
Practical limits and resources may restrict force.
