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Amazing that the human race has taken enough time out from thinking about food or sex to create the arts and sciences
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"Amazing that the human race has taken enough time out from thinking about food or sex to create the arts and sciences"

- Mason Cooley

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This quote by Mason Cooley speaks to the extraordinary capability of the mankind to believe beyond basic requirements and desires. It is remarkable that we have actually made the effort to create the arts and sciences, which are typically seen as the greatest achievements of human civilization. This quote implies that the human race can a lot more than simply considering food and sex, which we have the prospective to develop something greater. It is a tip that we must aim to utilize our time and energy to produce something significant and long lasting, instead of just concentrating on our fundamental needs. This quote is a testament to the power of the human mind and its ability to develop something lovely and long lasting.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mason Cooley between 1927 and July 25, 2002. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 154 other quotes.

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