7 Quotes & Sayings By Bernard Werber

Bernard Werber was born in Lachine, Quebec, in 1934. He studied architecture at the Université de Montréal and at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, receiving a Diploma in architecture from McGill University. In 1968 he established his own architectural practice in Montreal and became a partner in 1971. In 1972 he launched a successful career as a freelance illustrator Read more

From 1974 to 1980 he illustrated children's books for the McClelland & Stewart publishing company. Many of these titles were published by Canadian authors including John Irving, Mordecai Richler, and Michael Ondaatje. In 1980 Bernard received an Honorable Mention for his illustrations for The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy from the Society of Illustrators of Canada.

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There were some things it was better not to know. They caused "metaphysical" anguish, for which there was as yet no remedy. When it was worried, the Tribe was inhibited and unable to act. It was very bad for everyone. The Tribe started to produce toxins that poisoned it. Its long-term survival was more important than short-term knowledge of the truth. If an eye had seen something that the brain knew was dangerous for the rest of the organism, it was better for the brain to put out that eye. . Bernard Werber
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Between two brains, there will always be misunderstandings and lies caused by parasitic smells, drafts and poor-quality reception. Bernard Werber
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I have seen human beings who have forged "intellectual" armor to shield themselves from adversity. They seemed stronger than most. They said, "I couldn't care less, " and laughed at everything, but when adversity managed to pierce their armor, it caused terrible damage. I have seen human beings suffer from the slightest adversity, the slightest annoyance, but still remain open-minded and sensitive to everything, learning something from each attack. . Bernard Werber
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To all the readers, whom despitethe attraction of tv, of internet, of family troubles, of video games, of sport, of night clubs, have found some hoursso we can all dream together. Bernard Werber
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Ants can live together in solidarity and forget themselves in the community. In a normative capitalist society, everyone is an egoist. In the ants' civilization, you are part of the group; you don't live for yourself alone. Bernard Werber