All the world knows me in my book, and my book in me.
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Miracles arise from our ignorance of nature, not from nature itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Miracles are born from our lack of understanding of the natural world rather than the world itself possessing miraculous qualities.
This quote by Michel De Montaigne suggests that what we perceive as miracles are often the result of our own ignorance or lack of knowledge about the natural laws and workings of the world. Instead of considering nature as inherently miraculous, he emphasizes that it is our misunderstanding that leads us to attribute miraculous qualities to natural events or phenomena.
Themes
MiraclesIgnoranceNatureUnderstandingPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the scientific method, this quote can illustrate the importance of understanding nature.
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