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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 7. Strictness of Laws

17004	Nothing can break the binding laws of eternity [Lucretius]
	Full Idea: Nothing has power to break the binding laws of eternity.
	From: Lucretius (On the Nature of the Universe [c.60 BCE], 5.56)
	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'.