Quote by Vaclav Havel

Just as the constant increase of entropy is the basic law of the universe, so it is the basic law of life to be ever more highly structured and to struggle against entropy.

Just as the constant increase of entropy is the basic law of

Summary

This quote suggests that entropy, which refers to the tendency towards disorder in the universe, is an inherent law. It further states that life, in contrast, follows a basic law of becoming increasingly organized and resisting this disorder. It implies that life constantly strives for structure and complexity, going against the natural flow towards chaos. This quote highlights the inherent struggle and drive for order that characterizes life's existence amidst the universal law of entropy.

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