There is no such thing as a miracle. That is, there is never an absolute reversal of any natural law. Every event, however unexpected by us, who are all more or less grossly ignorant of Nature and of Nature's laws, is the result of pre-existing causes, which develop results in ways and to extents strictly conformable to the energies set in motion. Supernormal events maybe, but nothing is supernatural. . William Wynn Westcott
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This quote by J.J. Thomson (1856-1940) is often used to question the concept of miracles and God's intervention in human affairs or even life itself. The basic idea here is that we should not expect miracles to happen, but rather we should accept our fate and get on with our lives accordingly.

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