"If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos"
- E. O. Wilson
About this Quote
This quote by E. O. Wilson speaks with the significance of the balance of nature. He recommends that if all humanity were to disappear, the world would eventually return to the same state of balance that it remained in 10,000 years earlier. However, if insects were to disappear, the environment would be tossed into mayhem. This highlights the significance of pests in the natural world, as they are essential for the balance of the environment. Without them, the environment would be unable to sustain itself. This quote serves as a suggestion of the importance of maintaining the balance of nature, and the consequences of disrupting it.
This quote is written / told by E. O. Wilson between June 10, 1929 and December 26, 2021. He was a famous Scientist from USA.
The author also have 29 other quotes.
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"Me only have one ambition, y'know. I only have one thing I really like to see happen. I like to see mankind live together - black, white, Chinese, everyone - that's all"
