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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Francis Bacon Quote

An example that exemplifies the true nature of this quote is the water wheel. The water wheel uses the power of nature, in this case a river, and makes it useful, it generates electricity.

Nature response

It is better to obey nature because nature is what guides us. Nature allows us to continue with life, and although we may use it to its best advantage, we are always at its mercy.

"Nature to be commanded must be obeyed"

One who has grown up without a change in their natural surrounding, does not understand that they are able to change who they are, as your surroundings do not necessarily define who you are.

Nature Quote

In order to truly command something as powerful as nature, it must be thoroughly understood and respected.

Francis Bacon

Although it seems as if humanity is secure in its dominance of the natural world, one hurricane can completely alter that perspective and we as a society need to remember our place as a part of the environment, rather than its rulers.

"Nature to be commanded must be obeyed."

quote thingy: "There's always going to be consequences for the actions we humans make in this world."

(am i supposed to post up like right here?...)

sentence from Francis Bacon response

Only by learning the natural tendencies of our world can we use our environment to our advantage.

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