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.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"