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    We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earth's creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away our lives, fearing the future, discontent with the present, unable to take in the idea of dying, unable to sit still.

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Aim at heaven and you get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.

Aim at heaven and you get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.

by C.s. Lewis Found in: Earth Quotes,
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A lake is the landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures read more

A lake is the landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Earth Quotes,
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The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what read more

The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what we know. Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet our ankles. The water seems inviting. The ocean calls. So

by Dr. Carl Sagan Found in: Earth Quotes,
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I don't know if there are men on the moon, but if there are they must be using the earth read more

I don't know if there are men on the moon, but if there are they must be using the earth as their lunatic asylum.

by George Bernard Shaw Found in: Earth Quotes,
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The earth is given as a common for men to labor and live in.

The earth is given as a common for men to labor and live in.

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Earth Quotes,
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The green earth sends her incense up. From many a mountain shrine; From folded leaf and dewey cup read more

The green earth sends her incense up. From many a mountain shrine; From folded leaf and dewey cup She pours her sacred wine.

by John Greenleaf Whittier Found in: Earth Quotes,
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Atoms for peace. Man is still the greatest miracle and the greatest problem on this earth.

Atoms for peace. Man is still the greatest miracle and the greatest problem on this earth.

by David Sarnoff Found in: Earth Quotes,
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There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.

There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.

by Frank Buchman Found in: Earth Quotes, Greed Quotes,
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The earth is what we all have in common.

The earth is what we all have in common.

by Wendell Barry Found in: Earth Quotes,
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