God seeks comrades and claims love,_x000D_ _x000D_ The devil seeks slaves and claims obedience.
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[W]e are prone to forget that the planet may be measured by man, but not according to man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights that while humans can measure and quantify the planet, our perspectives and interpretations do not define its true nature.
Eduard Suess emphasizes the distinction between human measurements of the Earth and the intrinsic qualities of the planet itself. This statement serves as a reminder that our understanding of nature is limited by our subjective experiences and viewpoints, suggesting that the planet's essence exists independently of human perceptions.
Themes
PlanetMeasureNaturePerspectiveHuman Understanding
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a lecture on environmental science to illustrate the limitations of human perspective in understanding nature.
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