Famous quote by Thomas Huxley

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"The chess-board is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature. The player on the other side is hidden from us"

- Thomas Huxley

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This quote by Thomas Huxley is a metaphor for the world we reside in. The chessboard is a representation of the world, with its pieces representing the phenomena of the universe. The guidelines of the game are the laws of nature, which govern the way the pieces engage with each other. The player on the other side is concealed from us, representing the unidentified forces that form our world. This quote is a reminder that, while we might understand the laws of nature, there are still many secrets that remain unsolved. It is a suggestion that, while we may think we comprehend the world, there are still numerous unknowns that we must accept. It is a suggestion that, while we may think we have control over our lives, there are still numerous forces that are beyond our control. Eventually, this quote is a pointer that, while we might think we comprehend the world, there is still much that remains a secret.

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Thomas Huxley This quote is written / told by Thomas Huxley between May 4, 1825 and June 29, 1895. He was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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