Peter WohllebenSo many questions remain unanswered. Perhaps we are poorer for having lost a possible explanation or richer for having gained a mystery. But aren't both possibilities equally intriguing?
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The idea that we might never know the true meaning behind things brings a sense of wonder and curiosity.
Source: The Hidden Life Of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries From A Secret World
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