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Violence has been declining for long stretches of history.
The study of the history of science is not an end in itself but a means to better understand the nature of science.
We are not only irrational; we are predictably irrational.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
I wish I could be more like the Sun.
From Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
The process of decomposition is nature’s way of recycling.
We often overlook the beauty of the natural world in our pursuit of material gain.
What would happen to the Earth if humans disappeared?
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
Understanding fungi helps us to understand our place in the ecosystem.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
The morning wind spreads its fresh smell. We must get up and take that in.
From The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi
We are the product of our biology, our environment, and our culture.
A tree can live for thousands of years, adapting to its environment.
The brain is a social organ, and so a key part of being human is being social.
Ambiguity is the very essence of the human condition.
Each mushroom has its own personality, and understanding them requires patience and humility.
Understanding clouds can deepen our connection to the environment.
The world is not a mere collection of objects, but a living, vibrant organism.
We are the product of millions of years of evolution, but we also shape our own future.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
Humboldt's passion for nature was matched only by his thirst for knowledge.
Adaptation is the key to survival.
From What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney
The quest for meaning is an integral part of being human.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
Every season brings new life and lessons in the ever-changing world of fungi.
Our minds are not separate from the world; they are part of it.
The desire for power is a constant factor in human behavior.
Nature is relentless and unchangeable, and it is indifferent as to whether its hidden reasons and actions are understandable to man or not.
The biology of human behavior is one of the most complex subjects in science, and yet it is fundamentally simple.
Understand that people are wired very differently.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
People are inherently social creatures; we cannot escape the influence of others.
The beauty of nature is a reflection of its complexity.
Every civilization is a potential threat.
From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
In the jungle, survival was a daily battle against nature.
Forests are not just collections of trees; they are complex ecosystems.
Humans are not primarily rational creatures.
Time heals all wounds, but it can also create new landscapes.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
The key to the future of humanity is in our ability to understand and manipulate the laws of nature.
From The Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku
Trees can warn each other of dangers through chemical signals.
Mushroom hunting is not just a pastime; it's a way of life that fosters respect for nature.
The grocery store is a microcosm of the world, reflecting both the beauty and the absurdity of human life.
We are made of stardust, and we are also made of the things that lived and died long before us.
Desire is the greatest of all passions.
The mind of a child is a window into the mysteries of human nature.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
The beauty of the periodic table is in its ability to explain the chaos of the natural world.
From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
Trade has always been the engine of human progress.
From The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
We underestimate the power of human ingenuity.
From The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
The lonely one offers his hand too quickly to whomever he encounters.
From The Gay Science by Friedrich Nietzsche
Rebellion is the struggle of being human.
From The Rebel by Albert Camus
Choice is the essence of what it means to be human.
Humans think in stories rather than in numbers.
Some of the greatest acts of kindness and compassion are motivated by the most selfish of reasons.
The forest is a place of mystery and wonder, where life and death intertwine.
Elements can be both friends and foes.
From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
Every decision we make is influenced by a myriad of factors that we often don't even recognize.
The beauty of a flower is a way of attracting us to it.
From The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Knowledge advances by the follies of mankind.
The truth, though it may be concealed, will always find a way to reveal itself.
Creativity is an essential aspect of human intelligence.
From The Emperor's New Mind by Roger Penrose
Patterns are everywhere in nature.
Rivers would return to their natural courses.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
The forest is a living entity, teeming with secrets and stories waiting to be discovered.
Symbiosis is the essence of life.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
War is one of the constants of history, and it is the most expensive of all human activities.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
From The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
We can learn a lot from the way our bodies decompose.
In the absence of humans, nature would reclaim the planet, revealing the resilience of life.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
Fungi teach us about resilience and adaptation in the face of change.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
The history of life on Earth is a history of survival.
We are all a little bit cancerous.
The history of information is the history of the human mind.
From The Information by James Gleick
The capacity to solve problems is what defines us as humans.
The mind is furnished with ideas by nature.
To garden is to be involved in the great cycle of life.
From The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Nature, after all, is not a place to visit. It is home.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
The living world is a tapestry of remarkable complexity and beauty.
From The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
The elephant in the brain is our hidden motives.
The beauty of clouds lies in their impermanence.
The ambiguous nature of man reveals itself in the fact that he is both the subject and the object of his own action.
We are not designed to be impartial, objective, or rational.
From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
The interplay of forces creates the intricate dance of the universe.
Every human being is a philosopher.
From Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
Every mountain is a world unto itself.
The beauty of a forest lies not just in its trees, but in the relationships between them.
The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.
From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
The thrill of finding a rare mushroom is akin to uncovering a lost treasure.
Each mushroom tells a story, a narrative of its existence in the ecosystem.
Evolution is a tinkerer, not an engineer.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Nature speaks to us, but only if we listen.
The ability to create and believe in shared myths is what makes us unique.
Understanding the spread of disease requires a broader view of human behavior.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
In the end, the bomb was a product of human ingenuity and folly.
The interplay of biology and culture shapes who we are.
We are all just one accident away from being a cadaver.
Beware of those in whom the urge to punish is strong.
The law of Nature tells us that the weak must perish.
From The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
Artificial intelligence cannot replicate human understanding.
From The Emperor's New Mind by Roger Penrose
In the world of orchids, there are no rules.
From The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
Every cloud has its own personality.
Human beings are creatures of custom and habit.
From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer
The camp is a microcosm of our society.
The history of life is a history of arms races.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
The world is full of foolish people, and it’s easy to be one of them.
If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them.