Quote by Arthur Balfour, The Foundations

Man, so far as natural science by itself is able to teach us, is no longer the final cause of the universe, the Heaven-descended heir of all the ages. His very existence is an accident, his story a brief and transitory episode in the life of one of the meanest of the planets.

Man, so far as natural science by itself is able to teach us

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This quote suggests that in the realm of natural science, humanity does not hold a special or significant position in the universe. According to this perspective, humans are not the ultimate purpose or goal of existence, but rather a result of chance, with a fleeting existence on an unremarkable planet. The quote implies a humbling view of humanity's place in the grand scheme of the universe, emphasizing our insignificance in relation to the vastness of cosmic forces.

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By Arthur Balfour, The Foundations

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