The Anthropocene Reviewed

by John Green

When I see the natural world at its most spectacular, my general impression is that more than anything, it looks fake.

‘Happy birthday, sir, despite the circumstances.’”

when we can’t read the writing on the plywood but still think we know what it says, we are spreading ignorance and bigotry, not the peace and friendship Turner promised.

‘In this world, you must be oh so smart, or oh so pleasant.’ Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant.”

“How can this be happening? You do so much yoga.”

Tradition is a way of being with people, not just the people you’re observing the traditions with now, but also all those who’ve ever observed them.