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Gods Quote by Kim Stanley Robinson

“So that human beings were miraculous indeed - conscious creators, walking this new world like fresh young gods, wielding immense alchemical powers. So that anyone Michel met on Mars he regarded curiously, wondering as he looked at their often innocuous exteriors what kind of new Paracelsus or…” quote by Kim Stanley Robinson
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““So that human beings were miraculous indeed - conscious creators, walking this new world like fresh young gods, wielding immense alchemical powers. So that anyone Michel met on Mars he regarded curiously, wondering as he looked at their often innocuous exteriors what kind of new Paracelsus or Isaac of Holland stood before him, and whether they would turn lead to gold, or cause rocks to blossom. ””

Kim Stanley Robinson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Aurora, 2015

Humans are creative alchemists, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.

In simple terms: People can turn the mundane into wonder.

Key Takeaway

Harness creative power.

Themes

creativity exploration transformation

Mood

wonderous inquisitive

Type

science‑fiction philosophical

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • artistic projects
  • entrepreneurial ventures

Key Concepts

alchemy human potential

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ordinary thing can you transform?
  • How does curiosity drive innovation?
A Different Perspective

Potential for hubris in self‑importance.

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