Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.

Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and

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This quote suggests that once humans have conquered various physical forces like winds, waves, tides, and gravity, they will then be able to harness the power of love for a higher purpose, attributing it as a divine energy. It further states that this would be a groundbreaking discovery, mirroring the significance of the discovery of fire in human history. The quote conveys the potential and transformative power of love, presenting it as an untapped force that holds immense possibilities for humanity.

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By Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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