Quote by Toba Beta

There were three things sought by invaders who crossed oceans to discover America. Those were gold, gospel, glory. There are four things sought by aliens who crossed heavens to discover planet earth. Those are gold, gospel, glory, gene.

There were three things sought by invaders who crossed ocean

Summary

This quote suggests that in the exploration of America by European invaders, their main motivations were acquiring wealth (gold), spreading their religious beliefs (gospel), and attaining fame and recognition (glory). In contrast, the quote proposes that if aliens were to explore planet Earth, their objectives would include these same three elements but would be expanded to include genetic knowledge (gene) - possibly suggesting an interest in studying or manipulating human DNA or other biological aspects. The quote implies a parallel between historical conquest and hypothetical encounters with extraterrestrial beings, highlighting the common aspirations and potential curiosity across different civilizations.

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Life Truth Future History Glory Discovery Gold Motivation Ocean Motive Genetics Gospel Gene

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