"I wanted to know the name of every stone and flower and insect and bird and beast. I wanted to know where it got its color, where it got its life - but there was no one to tell me"
- George Washington Carver
About this Quote
This quote by George Washington Carver speaks with his deep interest and admiration for the environment. He wished to know the names of every stone, blossom, pest, bird, as well as beast, and to recognize the source of their color as well as life. He was driven by a need to understand the world around him, and to get more information concerning the beauty of nature. Regrettably, he was not able to locate any individual to answer his inquiries as well as satisfy his curiosity. This quote talks to the significance of having accessibility to understanding and sources, and the power of education. It also acts as a reminder of the importance of preserving and also securing the environment, and also of the requirement to value as well as pick up from it.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"