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Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and
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"Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire"

- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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This quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin speaks to the capacity of mankind to accomplish excellent things. He suggests that, after mastering the physical forces of nature, we will have the ability to tap into the power of love. This power will be a second discovery of fire, a metaphor for the potential of human progress. Teilhard de Chardin is suggesting that, with the power of love, mankind can accomplish great things. He is also suggesting that love is an effective force that can be harnessed and utilized to produce favorable modification. This quote speaks with the potential of humanity to utilize love to create a much better world. It is a pointer that, with the power of love, we can accomplish terrific things and make a favorable difference worldwide.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin between May 1, 1881 and April 10, 1955. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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