Human beings Quote by Tom Robbins
““Human beings were invented by water as a device for transporting itself from one place to another.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Fiction, 1995
He suggests that humans are merely vessels for water, highlighting our dependence on and and the fluid nature of existence.
In simple terms: Humans are carried by water.
Key Takeaway
Recognize our dependence on water.
Themes
dependence
nature
philosophy
existence
Mood
thoughtful
playful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- environmental education
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- sustainability planning
Key Concepts
hydrology
human ecology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What other forces shape humanity?
- How can we honor water’s role?
A Different Perspective
It oversimplifies human complexity to a single element.
![“Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men [and women].” quote by Zora Neale Hurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4c/zora-neale-hurston-923_death_ships-at-a-distance-have-every-man-s-wis_14724.jpg)
