Quote by Michael Shermer

Through no divine design or cosmic plan, we have inherited the mantle of life's caretaker on the earth, the only home we have ever known.

Through no divine design or cosmic plan, we have inherited t

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This quote conveys the idea that humans have not been appointed as the guardians of the Earth by a higher power or through any predetermined purpose. Instead, it asserts that it is by sheer chance that we find ourselves responsible for the wellbeing of all life on this planet. It emphasizes that Earth is our only habitat, highlighting the significance of our role in preserving and nurturing it, solely because it is our own.

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By Michael Shermer

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