Quote from "Exploring Creation with Physical Science" pg 229:
"(Newton)
developed a theory describing gravity; he did the famous prism
experiment that showed white light is composed of many colors; and in
order to help his scientific investigations, Newton developed a new kind
of mathematics we now call "calculus." Amazingly enough, these three
accomplishments were completed in less than 18 months!"
I
think it is so important for the youth to recognize that the
preparation of a lifetime can prepare a person to affect the world in a
few short months. (Look at how long it took Joseph Smith to translate
the Book of Mormon, and whether a person believes it to be the word of
God or not, no one can doubt it's impact on the world, both on the
people who believe in it, and the massive force of charitable works that
have flowed from people acting in the name of their beliefs on it.)
I believe the key to being prepared as Newton was is to continually prepare, seek truth,
and be close to God. Newton also studied the Bible extensively, and at
the end of his days "spent more of his time studying the Book of Daniel
than he did in charting the heavens." (ibid p 230)
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