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From time immemorial, man has desired to comprehend the complexity of nature in terms of as few elementary concepts as p
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"From time immemorial, man has desired to comprehend the complexity of nature in terms of as few elementary concepts as possible"

- Abdus Salam

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This quote by Abdus Salam talks to the human desire to understand the intricacies of nature. It suggests that considering that the start of time, individuals have looked for to describe the natural world using the easiest possible principles. This is a reflection of our natural curiosity and our need to understand the world around us. By reducing the complexities of nature to a few basic ideas, we can better understand the operations of the universe. This quote likewise speaks with the power of science and the value of understanding the natural world. By using the scientific approach, we can break down the intricacies of nature into more manageable pieces and get a better understanding of how deep space works. Eventually, this quote talks to the power of understanding and the value of understanding the complexities of nature.

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Pakistan Flag This quote is written / told by Abdus Salam between January 29, 1936 and November 21, 1996. He/she was a famous Scientist from Pakistan. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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