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Quote by Lynn Margulis
Of course, the plea for respect for nonhuman life goes far beyond

Of course, the plea for respect for nonhuman life goes far beyond the scientific delight of familiarity with our planet mates. The nonhuman forms of life with which we 6,000 million talking, upright apes share this finite planet are directly or indirectly connected to our well-being. – Lynn Margulis

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All living beings, not just animals, but plants and microorganisms, perceive. To survive, an organic being must perceive – it must seek, or at least recognize, food and avoid environmental danger. – Lynn Margulis

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Despite our very recent appearance on the planet, humanity combines arrogance with increasing material demands, even as we become more numerous. Our toughness is a delusion. Have we the intelligence and discipline to vigilantly guard against our tendency to grow without limit? – Lynn Margulis

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There is no scientific reason to think that we, even with space travel, are going to survive as a species for ever, certainly not by biting off the hand that feeds us, which is exactly what we are doing. – Lynn Margulis

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Some people lose all respect for the lion unless he devours them instantly. There is no pleasing some people. – Will Cuppy

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What Id say about that is that we must respect homosexuals in the church. Ive got many homosexual friends, the issue is not in any way a homophobic reaction on my part. – George Carey

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Once you take care of people, people respect you. – George Weah

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