Quote by Thomas Huxley

The chess-board is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature. The player on the other side is hidden from us.

The chess-board is the world, the pieces are the phenomena o

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This quote by Thomas Huxley suggests that the chess-board symbolizes the world we live in, while the pieces represent the various phenomena and elements of the universe. The rules of the game are likened to the laws of nature that govern the workings of the universe. Significantly, Huxley highlights that the player on the other side, representing a higher power or force, remains concealed and beyond our comprehension. Thus, this quote highlights the interconnectedness of nature, the mystery of existence, and the limits of human understanding.

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