If history and science have taught us anything, it... -E. O. Wilson

If history and science have taught us anything, it is that passion and desire are not the same as truth.

E. O. Wilson , Scientist
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E. O. Wilson, whose full name is Edward Osborne Wilson, is an American biologist, researcher, and author. He is considered one of the world's leading experts on ants and has made significant contributions to the study of biodiversity.

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When you have seen one ant, one bird, one tree, you have not seen them all....
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The essence of humanity's spiritual dilemma is that we evolved genetically to accept one truth and discovered another. Is there a way to erase the dil...
The education of women is the best way to save the environment....
Change will come slowly, across generations, because old beliefs die hard even when demonstrably false....
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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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I believe this generation should know their history and they should know that the struggle's not over yet....
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