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We truly have an ancient part of the brain that was about survival when we were prey but we seem to have gone past prey.
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"We truly have an ancient part of the brain that was about survival when we were prey but we seem to have gone past prey. We eat everything and nothing eats us"

- Nick Nolte

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This quote by Nick Nolte speaks to the advancement of the human brain and how it has adjusted to the altering environment. He suggests that we have an ancient part of the brain that was created for survival when we were prey, but that this part of the brain is no longer necessary as we are no longer prey. We have actually become the predators, consuming everything and absolutely nothing eating us. This speaks to the power of the human brain and its ability to adapt to altering situations. It also talks to the power of human ingenuity and how it has actually allowed us to become the dominant types on earth. We have actually gone from being victim to being the predators, and this is a testimony to the power of the human brain.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Nick Nolte somewhere between February 8, 1941 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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