Fixed Quote by Thomas Paine
“Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated and governed. Man cannot make principles; he can only discover them.”
About This Quote
Source Pamphlet: “Common Sense”, 1776
He claims that scientific principles are immutable and discovered, not created, emphasizing humanity's role as discoverer.
In simple terms: Science reveals fixed universal laws.
Key Takeaway
Respect and study natural laws.
Themes
science
philosophy
knowledge
discovery
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- policy making
Key Concepts
empiricism
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- Can human understanding ever fully grasp immutable laws?
- What responsibilities arise from discovering universal principles?
