Quote by Honore de Balzac

Nature knows nothing but solid bodies; your science deals only with combinations of surfaces. And so nature constantly gives the lie to all your laws; can you name one to which no fact makes an exception?

Nature knows nothing but solid bodies; your science deals on

Summary

This quote criticizes the limitations of scientific knowledge in understanding the complexities of nature. It argues that science primarily focuses on studying the combination of physical surfaces and fails to comprehend the essence of nature as a whole. The quote suggests that nature consistently defies scientific laws, as there exists no law that does not have exceptions within natural phenomena. It implies that science, while offering valuable insights, is incomplete in capturing the complete truth and intricacies of the natural world.

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By Honore de Balzac

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