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Rachel Carson Quotes

The years of early childhood are the time to prepare the soil Picture Quote #1

The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction Picture Quote #1

The ocean is a place of paradoxes Picture Quote #1

But most of all I shall remember the monarchs, that unhurried westward drift of one small winged form after another, each drawn by some invisible force Picture Quote #1

We still talk in terms of conquest. We still haven’t become mature enough to think of ourselves as only a tiny part of a vast and incredible universe Picture Quote #1

It is also an era dominated by industry, in which the right to make a dollar at whatever cost is seldom challenged Picture Quote #1

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We have been troubled about the world, and had almost lost faith in man; it helps to think about the long history of the Earth, and of how life came to be. And when we think in terms of millions of years, we are not so impatient that our own problems be solved tomorrow Picture Quote #1

Darling -- I suppose the world would consider us absolutely crazy, but it is wonderful to feel that way, isn’t it? Sort of a perpetual springtime in our hearts Picture Quote #1

As crude a weapon as a cave man’s club, the chemical barrage has been hurled against the fabric of life Picture Quote #1

Only as a child’s awareness and reverence for the wholeness of life are developed can his humanity to his own kind reach its full development Picture Quote #1

The most alarming of all man’s assaults upon the environment is the contamination of air, earth, rivers, and sea with dangerous and even lethal materials Picture Quote #1

The real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth - soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife Picture Quote #1

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The shore is an ancient world, for as long as there has been an earth and sea there has been this place of the meeting of land and water Picture Quote #1

Play, Incorporating Animistic and Magical Thinking Is Important Because It: Fosters the healthy, creative and emotional growth of a child; Forms the best foundation for later intellectual growth. Provides a way in which children get to know the world and creates possibilities for different ways of responding to it. Fosters empathy and wonder Picture Quote #1

If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow Picture Quote #1

A rainy day is the perfect time for a walk in the woods Picture Quote #1

There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature Picture Quote #1

Drink in the beauty and wonder at the meaning of what you see Picture Quote #1

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Beginnings are apt to be shadowy Picture Quote #1

The obligation to endure gives us the right to know Picture Quote #1

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living Picture Quote #1

Those who love and free nature are never alone Picture Quote #1

We cannot have peace among men whose hearts find delight in killing any living creature Picture Quote #1

Why should we tolerate a diet of weak poisons, a home in insipid surroundings, a circle of acquaintances who are not quite our enemies, the noise of motors with just enough relief to prevent insanity? Who would want to live in a world which is just not quite fatal? Picture Quote #1

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The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place Picture Quote #1

Every mystery solved brings us to the threshold of a greater one Picture Quote #1

It is not half so important to know as to feel Picture Quote #1

To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of years, to see the running of the old eels and the young shad to the sea, is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be Picture Quote #1

For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death Picture Quote #1

For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it is a pity that you use it so little Picture Quote #1

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The years of early childhood are the time to prepare the soil (Rachel Carson Quotes) The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction. (Rachel Carson Quotes) The ocean is a place of paradoxes (Rachel Carson Quotes) But most of all I shall remember the monarchs, that unhurried westward drift of one small winged form after another, each drawn by some invisible force (Rachel Carson Quotes) We still talk in terms of conquest. We still haven’t become mature enough to think of ourselves as only a tiny part of a vast and incredible universe (Rachel Carson Quotes) It is also an era dominated by industry, in which the right to make a dollar at whatever cost is seldom challenged (Rachel Carson Quotes) We have been troubled about the world, and had almost lost faith in man; it helps to think about the long history of the Earth, and of how life came to be. And when we think in terms of millions of years, we are not so impatient that our own problems be solved tomorrow (Rachel Carson Quotes) Darling -- I suppose the world would consider us absolutely crazy, but it is wonderful to feel that way, isn’t it? Sort of a perpetual springtime in our hearts (Rachel Carson Quotes) As crude a weapon as a cave man’s club, the chemical barrage has been hurled against the fabric of life. (Rachel Carson Quotes) Only as a child’s awareness and reverence for the wholeness of life are developed can his humanity to his own kind reach its full development. (Rachel Carson Quotes) The most alarming of all man’s assaults upon the environment is the contamination of air, earth, rivers, and sea with dangerous and even lethal materials. (Rachel Carson Quotes) The real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth - soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife. (Rachel Carson Quotes) The shore is an ancient world, for as long as there has been an earth and sea there has been this place of the meeting of land and water. (Rachel Carson Quotes) Play, Incorporating Animistic and Magical Thinking Is Important Because It: Fosters the healthy, creative and emotional growth of a child; Forms the best foundation for later intellectual growth. Provides a way in which children get to know the world and creates possibilities for different ways of responding to it. Fosters empathy and wonder. (Rachel Carson Quotes) If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow. (Rachel Carson Quotes) A rainy day is the perfect time for a walk in the woods (Rachel Carson Quotes) There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature (Rachel Carson Quotes) Drink in the beauty and wonder at the meaning of what you see (Rachel Carson Quotes) Beginnings are apt to be shadowy (Rachel Carson Quotes) The obligation to endure gives us the right to know (Rachel Carson Quotes) Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living (Rachel Carson Quotes) Those who love and free nature are never alone (Rachel Carson Quotes) We cannot have peace among men whose hearts find delight in killing any living creature (Rachel Carson Quotes) Why should we tolerate a diet of weak poisons, a home in insipid surroundings, a circle of acquaintances who are not quite our enemies, the noise of motors with just enough relief to prevent insanity? Who would want to live in a world which is just not quite fatal? (Rachel Carson Quotes) The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place (Rachel Carson Quotes) Every mystery solved brings us to the threshold of a greater one (Rachel Carson Quotes) It is not half so important to know as to feel (Rachel Carson Quotes) To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of years, to see the running of the old eels and the young shad to the sea, is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be (Rachel Carson Quotes) For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death (Rachel Carson Quotes) For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it is a pity that you use it so little (Rachel Carson Quotes)

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