Quote by Archibald MacLeish

To see the earth as we now see it, small and beautiful in that eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the earth together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the unending night -- brothers who see now they are truly brothers.

To see the earth as we now see it, small and beautiful in th

Summary

This quote captures the perspective shift that can occur when viewing the Earth from outer space. Seeing our planet as a tiny, magnificent entity suspended in the vastness of the cosmos strips away the divisions that often exist among humans. It reveals our interconnectedness and highlights the shared humanity that binds us all together. It is a reminder of our collective responsibility to care for one another and the planet we call home.

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By Archibald MacLeish

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