Famous quote by Frederick Soddy

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With all our mastery over the powers of Nature we have adhered to the view that the struggle for existence is a permanen
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"With all our mastery over the powers of Nature we have adhered to the view that the struggle for existence is a permanent and necessary condition of life"

- Frederick Soddy

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This quote by Frederick Soddy suggests that despite our advancements in innovation and our capability to manage the forces of nature, we have still preserved the belief that competitors and struggle are essential components of life. This suggests that despite the fact that we have the power to control our environment, we still accept that life has plenty of challenges and difficulties. This quote also suggests that we have concerned accept that competition and struggle are necessary for development and growth. It indicates that without these battles, we would not have the ability to establish and enhance our lives. This quote is a tip that even though we have the power to manage nature, we ought to still accept that life has lots of obstacles and troubles that we must overcome in order to advance.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Frederick Soddy between September 2, 1877 and September 22, 1956. He/she was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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