Nequeunt oculis rerum primordia cerni.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lucretius states the eyes cannot see the fundamental particles of things.
- In plain terms
- We cannot see the basic parts of matter.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept limits of sensory perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can your senses not detect?
- How do you verify what you cannot see?
Another view
Modern tools now reveal some primaries, so the claim is outdated.
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