Although in its formation it has taken from the earth and air certain properties, the same quantity of such proportions still exists—nothing new has been created, a new form only has been produced by Nature, testifying that she never rests.
Woodhull argues that while the oak tree takes resources from nature, it does not create new elements, only new forms.
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