Individual versus group selection results in a mix of altruism and selfishness, of virtue and sin, among the members of a society.
E. O. WILSONIdeas emerge when a part of the real or imagined world is studied for its own sake.
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In many environments, take away the ants and there would be partial collapses in many of the land ecosystems.
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The world depends on fungi, because they are major players in the cycling of materials and energy around the world.
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Persist! The world needs all you can give.
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If those committed to the quest fail, they will be forgiven. When lost, they will find another way.
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Science and religion are the two most powerful forces in the world. Having them at odds… is not productive.
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The one process now going on that will take millions of years to correct is the loss of genetic and species diversity by the destruction of natural habitats.
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One thing I did was grow up as an ardent naturalist. I never grew out of my bug period.
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The moral imperative of humanism is the endeavor alone, whether successful or not, provided the effort is honorable and failure memorable.
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Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure.
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Theology made no provision for evolution. The biblical authors had missed the most important revelation of all! Could it be that they were not really privy to the thoughts of God?
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We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity.
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Companies that are willing to share, to withhold in order to further the growth of the company.
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Without a trace of irony I can say I have been blessed with brilliant enemies. I owe them a great debt, because they redoubled my energies and drove me in new directions.
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It’s always been a great survival value for people to believe they belong to a superior tribe. That’s just in human relationships.
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Change will come slowly, across generations, because old beliefs die hard even when demonstrably false.
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