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Efficiency of nature3 quotes
Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly. — Aristotle · 350 BCNature never makes excellent things for mean or no uses. — John Locke · 1690In the realm of Nature there is nothing purposeless, trivial, or unnecessary. — Maimonides · 1190Nature3 quotes
Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly. — Aristotle · 350 BCNature never makes excellent things for mean or no uses. — John Locke · 1690In the realm of Nature there is nothing purposeless, trivial, or unnecessary. — Maimonides · 1190Elegance of nature2 quotes
Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly. — Aristotle · 350 BCIn the realm of Nature there is nothing purposeless, trivial, or unnecessary. — Maimonides · 1190Creation1 quote
Nature never makes excellent things for mean or no uses. — John Locke · 1690