Quote by Terry Pratchett
Once we were blobs in the sea, and then fishes, and then lizards and rats, and then monkeys, and hundreds of things in between. This hand was once a fin, this hand once had claws! In my human mouth I have the pointy teeth of a wolf and the chisel teeth of a rabbit and the grinding teeth of a cow! Our blood is as salty as the sea we used to live in! When we're frightened, the hair on our skin stands up, just like it did when we had fur. We ARE history!Everything we've ever been on the way to becoming us, we still are. Would you like the rest of the story?I'm made up of the memories of my parents and my grandparents, all my ancestors. They're in the way I look, in the color of my hair. And I'm made up of everyone I've ever met who's changed the way I think.
Summary
This quote highlights the interconnectedness of all life forms and emphasizes the evolutionary journey that has led to the existence of humans. It underscores the idea that every part of our body and every aspect of our being carries the history of our ancestors. From our physical features to our instincts and behaviors, we are a culmination of all the species that came before us. Additionally, the quote suggests that our experiences and interactions with others shape and mold us, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective influence in shaping who we are as individuals.
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