If this book has a lesson, it is that we are awfully lucky to be here-and by 'we' I mean every living thing. To attain any kind of life in this universe of ours appears to be quite an achievement. As humans we are doubly lucky, of course: We enjoy not only the privilege of existence but also the singular ability to appreciate it and even, in a multitude of ways, to make it better. It is a talent we have only barely begun to grasp.

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The quote highlights the profound gratitude we should feel for simply being alive in this vast universe. It emphasizes that every living entity, from humans to all other living things, is extraordinarily fortunate to exist. Additionally, as humans, we have the unique capability not only to acknowledge our existence but also to understand and enhance it. The quote suggests that we still have much to learn about harnessing our potential to improve our lives and the lives of others.

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