Quote by Lynn Margulis
There is no scientific reason to think that we, even with space tr

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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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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respect
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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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Intelligence
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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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environmental
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I want my handbags and my shoes to be stylish but I want to make sure that theyre versatile. I travel and I have to make sure the pieces I put into my bag can go with a dress or with shorts or jeans. – Maria Sharapova

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Why, Id like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip. – Aristophanes

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Travel

But you can travel on for ten thousand miles, and still stay where you are. – Harry Chapin

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When you travel so many weeks a year, its always nice to have a home-cooked meal. – Maria Sharapova

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Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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