Quote by Marquis de Sade

Nature has not got two voices, you know, one of them condemning all day what the other commands.

Nature has not got two voices, you know, one of them condemn

Summary

This quote suggests that nature does not have conflicting messages or contradicting voices. It implies that there is a harmony and consistency in nature, where it does not condemn one thing while commanding another. It accentuates the idea of balance and cohesiveness in the workings of nature, presenting it as a unified force rather than a source of conflict or inconsistency.

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By Marquis de Sade

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