Quote by Lewis Thomas
Our behavior toward each other is the strangest, most unpredictable, and most unaccountable of all the phenomena with which we are obliged to live. In all of nature, there is nothing so threatening to humanity as humanity itself.
Summary
This quote highlights the enigmatic and incomprehensible aspect of human behavior. It suggests that our interactions with one another can be incredibly perplexing, defying logic and predictability. Despite our ability to understand the natural world, there is an inherent uncertainty and potential danger in our interactions as humans. It implies that the unpredictability of human behavior poses a greater threat to mankind than any other element of nature.
Topics
Nature
By Lewis Thomas