“Is it wholly fantastic to admit the possibility that Nature herself strove toward what we call beauty? Face to face with any one of the elaborate flowers which man's cultivation has had nothing to do with, it does not seem fantastic to me. We put survival first. But when we have a margin of safety left over, we expend it in the search for the beautiful. Who can say that Nature does not do the same?”
Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch
Work
And Even If You Do: Essays on Man, Manners & Machines
This book delves into the complexities of human nature, societal norms, and the evolving relationship between people and machines. The essays within examine various aspects of human behavior and the changing dynamics of social interactions in an increasingly technological world. more
Author
Joseph Wood Krutch
Joseph Wood Krutch was an American writer known for his literary criticism and nature writing. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and nature. Born on November 25, 1893, he passed away on May 22, 1970. more
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