Quote by Alexander Pope

Nature and nature's laws lay hid in the night. God said, Let Newton be! and all was light!

Nature and nature's laws lay hid in the night. God said, Let

Summary

This quote attributed to Alexander Pope is a celebration of Sir Isaac Newton's scientific contributions and intellectual prowess. It implies that prior to Newton's groundbreaking discoveries and theories, the workings of nature and its laws were mysteries that remained concealed. However, with Newton's brilliance and profound insights, he was able to illuminate these hidden aspects of nature, bringing clarity and understanding to the world. The quote also suggests that Newton's accomplishments were divinely ordained, as if God decreed his arrival, leading to a sudden enlightenment and illumination akin to the dawning of light.

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