Quote by Mason Cooley

Amazing that the human race has taken enough time out from thinking about food or sex to create the arts and sciences.

Amazing that the human race has taken enough time out from t

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The quote highlights the remarkable nature of human achievement in the arts and sciences, considering the primal instinctual desires that dominate much of human existence. It sarcastically suggests that despite our preoccupation with satisfying basic needs, mankind has been able to transcend these urges and dedicate time and effort to intellectual and creative pursuits. It serves as a wry observation of humanity's ability to rise above instinctual drives and engage in the pursuits that expand our understanding of the world and enrich our lives.

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