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Quotes about homo-sapiens

Homo sapiens, the species to which all modern human beings belong, represents a fascinating journey of evolution, intellect, and emotion. This tag encapsulates the essence of what it means to be human, exploring the complexities of our existence, from our cognitive abilities to our emotional depth. People are drawn to quotes about Homo sapiens because they offer a mirror reflecting our shared experiences, triumphs, and struggles. These quotes delve into the heart of human nature, providing insights into our capacity for love, resilience, and innovation. They remind us of our interconnectedness and the universal truths that bind us across cultures and generations. In a world that is constantly evolving, quotes about Homo sapiens serve as a timeless reminder of our roots and the remarkable journey of our species. They inspire introspection and a deeper understanding of the human condition, encouraging us to ponder our place in the world and the legacy we wish to leave behind. Whether contemplating our past or envisioning our future, these quotes resonate with the innate curiosity and wonder that define us as Homo sapiens.

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We're all homos. Homo sapiens.
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Homo sapiens, which as far as I can tell is only another way of saying weaponised chimpanzees who are hellbent on tearing their cage apart without realising it’s not a cage, it’s their fucking life support they’re shredding.
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Homo sapiens does its best to forget the fact, but it is an animal. And it is doubly important to remember our origins at a time when we seek to turn ourselves into gods.
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Seventy thousand years ago, Homo sapiens was still an insignificant animal minding its own business in a corner of Africa. In the following millennia it transformed itself into the master of the entire planet and the terror of the ecosystem. Today it stands on the verge of becoming a god, poised to acquire not only eternal youth, but also the divine abilities of creation and destruction.
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Unfortunately, the Sapiens regime on Earth has so far produced little that we can be proud of. We have mastered our surroundings, increased food production, built cities, established empires and created far-flung trade networks. But did we decrease the amount of suffering in the world?
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Matar al otro es hacerle morir en nuestro lugar. Tal es la dura (y absurda) ley de la guerra. -¡Es él o soy yo!-. Entonces, más vale que sea él.
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El hombre es el único ser de la naturaleza capaz de destruir conscientemente a su propia especie.
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Por una curiosa paradoja, el hombre, este animal que ha sublimado y trascendido magníficamente la muerte, es el que masacra con el más perfecto refinamiento y la más cruel despreocupación a las especies vivientes y a la suya propia.
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Desde el momento en el que el primero de nuestros antepasados convirtió un palo en una lanza, las consecuencias de los conflictos a lo largo de la historia han sido impuestas por la tecnologia.
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Yo tengo la intuición de que los humanos somos sencillamente grandes simios con unos cuantos interruptores genéticos exclusivos -y especiales-.
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