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We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earths creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away our lives, fearing the future,
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"We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earth's creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away our lives, fearing the future, discontent with the present, unable to take in the idea of dying, unable to sit still"

- Lewis Thomas

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This quote by Lewis Thomas speaks to the one-of-a-kind nature of human beings. We are the only creatures on earth that fret about our lives as well as our future. We are never material with today and are regularly expecting what can be. We are incapable to approve the idea of fatality as well as are always pursuing something much more. We are unable to sit still and also are constantly seeking something to do. This quote speaks with the human problem and exactly how we are continuously pursuing something more, also if it is unattainable. We are the troubling animal, as well as this quote speaks with the special nature of our types.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lewis Thomas between November 25, 1913 and December 3, 1993. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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