Quote by Richard Dawkins

The word 'mundane' has come to mean boring and dull, and it really shouldn't. It should mean the opposite because it comes from the latin 'mundus', meaning the world, and the world is anything but dull; the world is wonderful. There's real poetry in the real world. Science is the poetry of reality.

The word 'mundane' has come to mean boring and dull, and it

Summary

This quote challenges the common perception of the word 'mundane' as something boring and dull. It argues that the word should be associated with the Latin root meaning 'the world', highlighting the wonders and beauty that exist in our reality. It suggests that the world is not mundane, but rather filled with poetry, particularly through the lens of science, which allows us to appreciate the poetic qualities of our natural world. The quote invites a shift in perspective, encouraging us to recognize the extraordinary aspects in everyday life.

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Poetry Science

By Richard Dawkins

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