Hold up a mirror and ask yourself what you are capable of doing, and what you really care about. Then take the initiative - don't wait for someone else to ask you to act.
Sylvia EarleRead
I find the lure of the unknown irresistible.
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What this quote means
The quote expresses a strong attraction to exploring new experiences and knowledge.
Sylvia Earle's quote reflects the human instinct to be drawn towards the unknown, highlighting how curiosity and the desire for discovery can drive a person to explore uncharted territories, whether they are physical, intellectual, or emotional. This 'lure' serves as a powerful motivator for individuals to seek out new adventures and broaden their understanding of the world.
Themes
UnknownExplorationCuriosityAdventureDiscovery
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be fitting as an introduction to a talk on pursuing scientific research.
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Even if you never have the chance to see or touch the ocean, the ocean touches you with every breath you take, every drop of water you drink, every bite you consume. Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea.
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No water, no life. No blue, no green.
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