Quote by Paolo Bacigalupi

We are nature. Our every tinkering is nature, our every biological striving. We are what we are, and the world is ours. We are its gods. Your only difficulty is your unwillingness to unleash your potential fully upon it.

We are nature. Our every tinkering is nature, our every biol

Summary

This quote suggests that humans are inherently part of nature and all our actions and desires are a reflection of it. It argues that as individuals, we possess the power and potential to shape the world according to our own desires, making us like gods. The only obstacle to fully realizing this control is our unwillingness to fully embrace and utilize our capabilities.

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Life Nature Potential Inspirational

By Paolo Bacigalupi

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