Causes Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Something cannot be made out of nothing. Nor can something be made to go back to nothing.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Speech at Parliament of the World's Religions, 1893
Existence requires a material cause; nothing can arise from absolute emptiness nor revert to it without transformation.
In simple terms: Things need something to exist and cannot return to nothingness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the continuity of cause and effect.
Themes
existence
causality
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- spiritual contemplation
- ethical decisionmaking
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
materialism
metaphysics
continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does 'nothing' mean in your worldview?
- How do you see cause and effect in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a static concept of 'nothing' which may be philosophically contested.
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