“We can redream this world and make the dream come real. Human beings are gods hidden from themselves. ”
― The Famished Road
― The Famished Road
“No one can be free who has a thousand ancestors.”
― Emily Climbs
― Emily Climbs
“You are the fairy tale told by your ancestors.”
― My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut
― My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut
“Every creature was designed to serve a purpose. Learn from animals for they are there to teach you the way of life. There is a wealth of knowledge that is openly accessible in nature. Our ancestors knew this and embraced the natural cures found in the bosoms of the earth. Their classroom was nature. They studied the lessons to be learned from animals. Much of human behavior can be explained by watching the wild beasts around us. They are constantly teaching us things about ourselves and the way of the universe, but most people are too blind to watch and listen.”
― Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
― Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
“We're all ghosts. We all carry, inside us, people who came before us.”
― The Cloud Atlas
― The Cloud Atlas
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