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I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.

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E. B. White

United States writer noted for his humorous essays (1899-1985)

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    如果人类花更少时间证明自己能够智胜自然，而是更多时间去品味她的甜美并尊重她的长辈地位，我会更为乐观地看待人类美好未来的可能性。

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