Quote by Jeremy Taylor

What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric of heaven and earth could come by chance, when all the skill of science is not able to make an oyster.

What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fa

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that it is illogical to believe that the complex and intricate universe could have been formed purely by chance. It suggests that even with all our knowledge and scientific advancements, we are unable to create something as simple as an oyster, emphasizing the complexity and wonder of the natural world. The quote challenges the notion that everything could occur randomly without any higher design or purpose.

By Jeremy Taylor

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