Quote by Graham Nash

If every human being disappeared off the face of the earth in an instant, the earth would still keep spinning and the planet would develop new life forms.

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Summary

This quote highlights the resilience and perpetuity of the earth's existence, emphasizing that human beings are not indispensable for its survival. It suggests that even if all humans vanished suddenly, the planet would continue its natural processes, such as the rotation on its axis, and allows for the possibility of new life evolving. The quote underscores the humility of humanity in relation to the vastness and eternity of the natural world.

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By Graham Nash

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