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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
 The church says that the Earth is flat, but I have seen the 
shadow on the moon and I read more 
 The church says that the Earth is flat, but I have seen the 
shadow on the moon and I have more faith in the shadow than in 
the church. 
I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.
I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.
Man makes a great fuss about this planet which is only a ballbearing in the hub of the universe.
Man makes a great fuss about this planet which is only a ballbearing in the hub of the universe.
How far must suffering and misery go before we see that even in the day of vast cities and powerful read more
How far must suffering and misery go before we see that even in the day of vast cities and powerful machines, the good earth is our mother and that if we destroy her, we destroy ourselves?
We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earth's creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away our lives, fearing the future, discontent read more
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.
 There are no passengers on spaceship earth.
 We are all crew.  
 There are no passengers on spaceship earth.
 We are all crew. 
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.
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.