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Quote by Thor Heyerdahl
One learns more from listening than speaking.And both the wind and

One learns more from listening than speaking.And both the wind and the people who continue to live close to nature still have much to tell us which we cannot hear within university walls. – Thor Heyerdahl

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I was in uniform for four years, and I know that heroism doesnt occur from taking orders, but rather from people who through their own willpower and strength are willing to sacrifice their lives for an idea. – Thor Heyerdahl

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strength
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Circumstances cause us to act the way we do. We should always bear this in mind before judging the actions of others. I realized this from the start during World War II. – Thor Heyerdahl

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War
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Civilization grew in the beginning from the minute that we had communication – particularly communication by sea that enabled people to get inspiration and ideas from each other and to exchange basic raw materials. – Thor Heyerdahl

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communication
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Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. – Francis Bacon, Novum Organum, 1620

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I thoroughly enjoy getting away from the game and going out fishing because its so relaxing, so quiet and peaceful. I mean, theres no noise other than nature – and its so different from what I do in a tournament situation that it just eases my mind. – Tiger Woods

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It stands to the everlasting credit of science that by acting on the human mind it has overcome mans insecurity before himself and before nature. – Albert Einstein

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The perfect joys of heaven do not satisfy the cravings of nature. – William Hazlitt

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