Quote by Pierre Lecomte du NoÃ¼y

Let us admit that no matter how small the chance it could happen, one molecule could be created by such astronomical odds of chance. However, one molecule is of no use. Hundreds of millions of identical ones are necessary. Thus we either admit the miracle or doubt the absolute truth of science.

Let us admit that no matter how small the chance it could ha

Summary

This quote suggests that even though the probability of a single molecule forming through chance may be incredibly small, it is possible. However, the quote highlights the necessity for not just one, but hundreds of millions of identical molecules to be created for a purpose. It implies that if we question this probability, it forces us to either acknowledge the occurrence of a miracle or cast doubt on the absolute truth of scientific explanations. It raises questions about the limits of scientific understanding and acknowledges the potential role of miracles or unexplained phenomena in the natural world.

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Truth Chance Science Miracles Doubt

By Pierre Lecomte du NoÃ¼y

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