"Since we have had a history, men have pursued an ideal of immortality"
- George Wald
About this Quote
This quote by George Wald speaks to the idea that given that the start of time, humans have actually been looking for a way to accomplish immortality. This pursuit of immortality has actually been a part of our history, and it has been a driving force in our advancement as a types. We have actually looked for ways to extend our lives, to make ourselves more effective, and to gain a greater understanding of the world around us. This pursuit of immortality has actually belonged of our culture, our faith, and our science. It has actually been a part of our cumulative awareness, and it has been a part of our collective identity. We have actually sought out ways to extend our lives, to make ourselves more effective, and to acquire a higher understanding of the world around us. We have sought out ways to make ourselves never-ceasing, and this pursuit has actually belonged of our history since the start of time.
This quote is written / told by George Wald between November 18, 1906 and April 12, 1997. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA.
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