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I'd like to see the giant squid. Nobody has ever seen one. I could tell you people who have spent thousands and thousands of pounds trying to see giant squid. I mean, we know they exist because we have seen dead ones. But I have never seen a living one. Nor has anybody else.
David Attenborough
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What this quote means

The quote expresses a desire for exploration and discovery in the natural world, highlighting the mystery of species like the giant squid.

David Attenborough's quote conveys a sense of wonder and curiosity about the mysteries of nature, illustrated by the elusive giant squid. Despite the efforts of many to observe a living specimen, only dead ones have been found, emphasizing the vastness of the unknown in our world and the challenges of scientific exploration.

Themes

Giant SquidNatureExplorationCuriosityDiscovery

In practice

Example use cases

During a nature documentary screening, quote Attenborough to inspire an interest in marine biology.

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