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Single Idea 17004

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 7. Strictness of Laws]

Full Idea

Nothing has power to break the binding laws of eternity.

Gist of Idea

Nothing can break the binding laws of eternity

Source

Lucretius (On the Nature of the Universe [c.60 BCE], 5.56)

Book Reference

Lucretius: 'On the Nature of the Universe', ed/tr. Latham,Ronald [Penguin 1951], p.172


A Reaction

This seems to be virtually the only remark from the ancient world suggesting that there are 'laws' of nature, so I'm guessing it is a transient metaphor, not a theory about nature. 'Even the gods must bow to necessity'.