Famous quote by Clifford D. Simak

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If the means were available, we could trace our ancestry - yours and mine - back to the first blob of life-like material
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"If the means were available, we could trace our ancestry - yours and mine - back to the first blob of life-like material that came into being on the planet"

- Clifford D. Simak

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This quote by Clifford D. Simak speaks with the concept of tracing our ancestry back to the very beginning of life on Earth. It suggests that if the means were available, we could trace our origins back to the first blob of life-like product that existed on the planet. This quote indicates that all of humankind is connected in some way, which all of us share a typical ancestor. It likewise suggests that the history of humankind is a lot longer and more intricate than we might think. This quote motivates us to think about our place in the world and how we are all linked to one another. It is a suggestion that we are all part of a bigger story, and that our specific stories are part of a much bigger narrative.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Clifford D. Simak between August 3, 1904 and April 25, 1988. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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