Quote by Richard Dawkins

Intelligent life on a planet comes of age when it first works out the reason for its own existence.

Intelligent life on a planet comes of age when it first work

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This quote suggests that a species reaches a significant milestone in its intellectual development when it discovers the purpose or reason behind its existence. It implies that being able to comprehend and explain its own existence is a defining moment in the evolution of intelligent life on a planet. This understanding may lead to self-awareness, philosophical reflections, and possibly a greater sense of meaning and direction in the lives of individuals and societies.

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