“I don’t understand the how or why of the universe. I sense that something created it, and that means it’s in the business of creation, not just doing all this for entertainment. In other words, the universe isn’t a puppet show for cosmic beings to entertain their children. It’s trying to accomplish something, perhaps progressing.” - Lao Shi (circa 600 BCE)
“We went from cosmic, blazing hot gases to unbelievably complicated structures like stars and black holes. The next phase was creating animated objects, and that is where biology begins. Just as we have no concept of how consciousness begins, despite understanding the brain fairly well, we have no concept of how life began from nonliving structures. All we know is that life is rare in this giant cosmos, and therefore very valuable to whoever created it.” - Xiang Ming (circa 300 BCE)
“All the diversity on this planet, from mosquitoes to lions to humans to whales to octopuses, exists to guarantee that some form of life makes it. We’re all interdependent upon each other in one form or another. We’re all made of the same elements but in different structures. Each one of us has a different range of physical talents and intelligence.” - Zhou Wei (circa 200 BCE)
“While human beings might be smarter, the only value in thinking that could rise from our desire to subjugate other creatures and make them our slaves. Intelligence might be great otherwise, but let’s just leave other creatures alone. Take plants, for example; there are billions more species of plants on this planet, absorbing carbon dioxide and turning it into oxygen. So, plants are great.” - Mei Ling (circa 100 BCE)
The general theme of these quotes revolves around the nature and purpose of the universe, the origin and value of life, and the interdependence of all living things. They emphasize a cosmic perspective on creation, the progression from inanimate to animate existence, the diversity and interconnectedness of life forms, and the need for respect and balance in our relationship with other creatures and the environment. These quotes reflect a philosophical contemplation of existence, highlighting the mystery and intrinsic value of life in the vast cosmos.
Author's note: These quotes are fictional and attributed to me, created for exploring marketing psychology. "A great quote gains stature when attributed to a 'famous-sounding' or respected individual." - M. Antebi