“If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life, as an unfailing antidote against the boredom and disenchantments of later years, the sterile preoccupation with things artificial, the alienation from the sources of our strength.”
This work is a reflective essay that delves into the significance of curiosity and the appreciation of the natural world. The author discusses the impact of fostering a sense of wonder on personal growth and the cultivation of a deeper connection with nature. more
Rachel Carson, an American marine biologist, was born on May 27, 1907, and passed away on April 14, 1964. She is renowned for her in-depth research on marine ecosystems and her advocacy for environmental issues. Carson's book 'Silent Spring' revealed the destructive impact of pesticides on the environment, which had a profound impact on the environmental movement. more
“Good that you ask. You should always ask, always have doubts.”
“Sometimes one gets the feeling that life still thinks it's living in Paris in the '30s.”
“no knowledge obtained without risk”
“I like myself better when I'm with you.”