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“Geography is the key, the crucial accident of birth. A piece of protein could be a snail, a sea lion, or a systems analyst, but it had to start somewhere. This is not science; it is merely metaphor. And the landscape in which the protein "starts" shapes its end as surely as bowls shape water.”

Quote by Annie Dillard

Book:Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters
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Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the intricate relationship between language and human experience. It examines the complexities of communication across different cultures and contexts, often through the lens of expeditions and encounters with diverse societies. more

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Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard

Annie Dillard is an American author known for her unique writing style and profound observations of nature. Born on April 30, 1945, she has written several notable works, including 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' and 'Under the Sun'. more

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