Alexander von Humboldt

Biology German 1769 – 1859 380 quotes

Father of ecology and biogeography

Quotes by Alexander von Humboldt

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.

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The greatest pleasure in life is to do what people say you cannot do.

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The true end of science is to discover the laws of nature.

Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe 1845

Nature is a vast and beautiful temple, in which every part is connected with every other part.

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The earth is a living organism, and we are its consciousness.

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The study of nature is the study of ourselves.

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The world is a symphony, and we are its instruments.

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The contemplation of nature is a source of profound wisdom.

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The more we explore, the more we discover.

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The greatest adventure is to explore the unknown.

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The true scientist is a poet, and the true poet is a scientist.

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Nature is a book, and every page is a wonder.

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The earth is a living being, and we are its thoughts.

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The study of nature is the study of beauty.

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The world is a dance, and we are its dancers.

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The contemplation of nature is a source of endless inspiration.

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The more we learn, the more we grow.

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The greatest journey is the journey within.

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The true artist is a scientist, and the true scientist is an artist.

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Nature is a masterpiece, and every detail is perfect.

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