Like all creatures, humans have made their way in the world by trial and error. Unlike other creatures we have a presence so colossal that error is a luxury we can no longer afford. The world has grown too small to forgive us any big mistakes.


A Short History Of Progress (ed. Canongate Books, 2010) - ISBN: 9781847676610

Ronald Wright Quotes

Like all creatures, humans have made their way in the world by trial and error. Unlike other creatures we have a presence so colossal that error is a ...

Like all creatures, humans have made their way in the world by trial and error. Unlike other creatures we have a presence so colossal that error is a ...

Like all creatures, humans have made their way in the world by trial and error. Unlike other creatures we have a presence so colossal that error is a ...

Like all creatures, humans have made their way in the world by trial and error. Unlike other creatures we have a presence so colossal that error is a ...