Saturday, June 6, 2009

The World is Amazing, But We Forget That

Ralph Waldo Emerson once asked what we would do if the stars only came out once every thousand years. No one would sleep that night, of course. The world would create new religions overnight. We would be ecstatic, delirious, made rapturous by the glory of God. Instead, the stars come out every night and we watch television.

Beautifully written commencement speech by Paul Hawken. (via spaceships)

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    Ralph Waldo Emerson once asked what we would do if the stars only came out once every thousand years. No one would sleep...
  2. saraimora reblogged this from mybeginnersmind and added:
    wow, read the whole thing, hope whoever speaks at ours is at least somewhat inspiring.
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    Ralph Waldo Emerson once asked what we would do if the stars only came out once every thousand years. No one would sleep...
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    difference and repetition.
  10. stefaniesays reblogged this from jingc and added:
    You should all take the time to read the entire speech - it’s worth it.
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