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“Out of the choked Devonian waters emerged sight and sound and the music that rolls invisible through the composer's brain. They are there still in the ooze along the tideline, though no one notices. The world is fixed, we say: fish in the sea, birds in the air. But in the mangrove swamps by the Niger, fish climb trees and ogle uneasy naturalists who try unsuccessfully to chase them back to the water. There are things still coming ashore.”

Quote by Loren Eiseley

Book:The Immense Journey: An Imaginative Naturalist Explores the Mysteries of Man and Nature

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The Immense Journey: An Imaginative Naturalist Explores the Mysteries of Man and Nature

This work delves into the profound connections between humans and the natural world, offering a unique perspective on the mysteries of existence. more

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Loren Eiseley was an American science writer known for his profound insights into nature and the human condition. His works, which blend science, literature, and philosophy, have had a lasting impact on subsequent generations. more

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Source: The Invisible Pyramid: A Library of America eBook Classic

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