Quote by Camille Paglia

Nature, I have constantly argued in my work, is the real superpower of this godless universe. It is the ultimate disposer of human fate, randomly recarving geography over 10,000-year epochs.

Nature, I have constantly argued in my work, is the real sup

Summary

This quote suggests that nature holds immense power and control over the fate of humanity. The speaker argues that in a godless universe, nature takes on the role of a superpower. They emphasize the significant impact of nature's actions, stating that it has the ability to shape and reshape geography over immense periods of time. This highlights the unpredictable and random nature of natural forces, suggesting that human fate is often at the mercy of these powerful and transformative processes.

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By Camille Paglia

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