Quote by William Mountford

Where is the subject that does not branch out into infinity? For every grain of sand is a mystery; so is every daisy in summer, and so is every snow-flake in winter. Both upwards and downwards, and all around us, science and speculation pass into mystery at last.

Where is the subject that does not branch out into infinity?

Summary

This quote captures the boundless nature of knowledge and the perpetual mystery that surrounds the subjects we study. The subject being referred to could be any area of interest or discipline. It posits that even the smallest things, like a grain of sand, a daisy, or a snowflake, hold endless secrets. It suggests that no matter how much we explore or understand, there will always be an outer limit where science and speculation dissolve, giving way to the infinite realm of the unknown.

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Science Mystery Infinity

By William Mountford

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