Quote by David Rains Wallace

A flower's structure leads a bee toward having pollen adhere to its body . . . we don't know of any such reason why beautiful places attract humans.

A flower's structure leads a bee toward having pollen adhere

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting perspectives between natural processes and human behavior. It asserts that the structure of a flower serves a clear purpose, directing bees to spread pollen. In contrast, the quote points out that humans are inexplicably drawn to beautiful places without any discernible reason. It points towards the mystery and complexity of human attraction and suggests that unlike natural phenomena, human behavior cannot always be easily explained or understood.

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Beauty Evolution Wilderness

By David Rains Wallace

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