Author: James Prescott Joule

Quotes

Believing that the power to destroy belongs to the Creator alone I affirm... that any theory which, when carried out, demands the annihilation of force, is necessarily erroneous.

Believing that the power to destroy belongs to the Creator alone I affirm... that any theory which, when carried out, demands the annihilation of force, is necessarily erroneous.

- James Prescott Joule

It is evident that an acquaintance with natural laws means no less than an acquaintance with the mind of God therein expressed.

It is evident that an acquaintance with natural laws means no less than an acquaintance with the mind of God therein expressed.

- James Prescott Joule

Order is manifestly maintained in the universe... governed by the sovereign will of God.

Order is manifestly maintained in the universe... governed by the sovereign will of God.

- James Prescott Joule

After the knowledge of, and obedience to, the will of God, the next aim must be to know something of His attributes of wisdom, power, and goodness as evidenced by His handiwork.

After the knowledge of, and obedience to, the will of God, the next aim must be to know something of His attributes of wisdom, power, and goodness as evidenced by His handiwork.

- James Prescott Joule

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