Evolution Quote by John Green
““Tuatara have been around a thousand times longer than humans. Just think about that. To survive as long as the tuatara, humans would have to be in the first one-tenth of one percent of our history." "Seems unlikely," I said.””
About This Quote
The tuatara’s longevity underscores humanity’s brief existence, prompting reflection on humility and the fleeting nature of our impact.
In simple terms: Humans are a tiny slice of Earth’s timeline.
Key Takeaway
Recognize our brief place in history.
Themes
humility
time
perspective
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- public speaking
- writing
Key Concepts
environmental awareness
philosophical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make lasting impact?
- What does humility mean today?
A Different Perspective
Our actions may seem insignificant over deep time.
![“Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to apes to monkeys to lemurs] - leading us insensibly from the crown and summit of the animal creation down to creatures, from which there is but a step, as it seems, to the…” quote by Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0b/thomas-huxley-1183_animal_perhaps-no-order-of-mammals-presents-us_3051.jpg)
