Mikhail Lomonosov Quotes

“Nature uncovers the inner secrets of nature in two ways: one by the force of bodies operating outside it; the other by the very movements of its innards.

The external actions are strong winds, rains, river currents, sea waves, ice, forest fires, floods; there is only one internal force: earthquake.”

“So many think incorrectly that everything was created by the Creator in the beginning as it is seen. That not only the mountains, valleys, and waters, but also various types of minerals occurred together with the rest of the world.

And therefore it is said that it is unnecessary to investigate the reasons why they differ in their internal properties and their locations. Such considerations are very dangerous for the growth of all the sciences, and hence for natural knowledge of the Earth, particularly the art of mining

Though it is very easy for those clever people to be philosophers, having learnt by heart the three words 'God so created' and to give them in reply in place of all reasons.”