"We can allow satellites, planets, suns, universe, nay whole systems of universes, to be governed by laws, but the smallest insect, we wish to be created at once by special act"

Charles Darwin's quote speaks to the idea that while we can accept that the laws of nature govern the habits of large things like satellites, worlds, and suns, we expect that the tiniest of creatures, such as insects, are created by an unique act. This recommends that we view the creation of life as something that is beyond the laws of nature, and rather needs a higher power or force. This concept is additional strengthened by the use of the expression "special act," which indicates that the development of life is something that is distinct and special, and not something that can be explained by natural laws. Darwin's quote is a reminder that while we may comprehend the laws of nature, there are still some things that are beyond our understanding.