Andrea Wulf
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Every mountain is a world unto itself.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
The beauty of nature is a reflection of its complexity.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
He believed that science could foster a deeper appreciation for the environment.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Science is not only a way of knowing; it is a way of seeing.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Humboldt saw beauty in the scientific exploration of the natural world.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Nature speaks to us, but only if we listen.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
For Humboldt, the natural world was a source of wonder and awe.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Humboldt's idea was that nature was a network, a web of interconnected systems.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
The connections between climate, geography, and life fascinated him.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
He argued that humanity is part of nature, not separate from it.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World