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Quote by E. O. Wilson

“The beginning of wisdom, as the Chinese say, is calling things by their right names.”

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E. O. Wilson is a renowned American biologist, born on June 10, 1929. He has made significant contributions to the fields of entomology, sociobiology, and anthropology. Best known for his research on ants, he is often referred to as the 'father of ants'. His book 'Sociobiology: The New Science' had a profound impact on both biology and the social sciences. more

“What I saw so clearly when I started climbing was adventure. Difficulty was only an ingredient. I never thought to wonder about grades, just as I never thought to wonder what Tarzan might bench press. I found the closer I moved to sport, the closer I felt to science - and the closer I moved to adventure, the closer I felt to greatness.”

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Author:Christopher Hitchens

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Book:Plea for Liberty: Letters to the English, the Americans, the Europeans

Source: Plea for Liberty: Letters to the English, the Americans, the Europeans

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