Quote by Aristotle

Everything that depends on the action of nature is by nature as good as it can be, and similarly everything that depends on art or any rational cause, and especially if it depends on the best of all causes. To entrust to chance what is greatest and most noble would be a very defective arrangement.

Everything that depends on the action of nature is by nature

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that natural occurrences and actions are inherently perfect in their own way. Additionally, anything that is influenced by human art or reasoning, especially when guided by the best of all motives, is similarly as good as it can possibly be. The quote emphasizes the notion that leaving important matters solely to chance would be an inadequate and imperfect arrangement, as it neglects the potential wisdom and efficacy of natural or rational causes.

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