Quote by Francis Bacon

That things are changed, and that nothing really perishes, and that the sum of matter remains exactly the same, is sufficiently certain.

That things are changed, and that nothing really perishes, a

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This quote highlights the concept of change and the preservation of matter. It suggests that while things may undergo transformation and alteration, nothing truly disappears or ceases to exist. The essence of matter remains constant, indicating a consistency in the fabric of existence. It implies that although appearances may shift, the fundamental nature and composition of the world remain unalterable.

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