Quote by Charles Delint

An now the silences come in a single lifetime, in a single year... when species die, leaving a silent space in the world song that can never be filled.

An now the silences come in a single lifetime, in a single y

Summary

This quote highlights the grave impact of the extinction of species on the world. It emphasizes that such extinctions lead to profound silences in the natural symphony of life, representing irreversible losses. The quote implies that the extinction of a species not only affects the immediate environment but also disrupts the interconnectedness of the world's ecosystems. It reminds us of the need to value and protect the biodiversity that exists, as once a species disappears, its absence creates an eternal void in the grand harmony of nature.

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Silence

By Charles Delint

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