The atmosphere, the oceans, and the soil are not the stage w... - Lynn Margulis

This quote is attributed to Lynn Margulis.

"The atmosphere, the oceans, and the soil are not the stage where life performs; they are creations of life itself."

Lynn Margulis Nature

Biologist and Theorist American 1938–2011

More from Lynn Margulis

"Symbiosis is the way of the world."

"Life did not take over the globe by combat, but by networking."

"Gaia is a tough bitch and won't let us push her around indefinitely, but she can only react to what she can sense."

"The biosphere is made of cells, and cells are made of bacteria."

"Nature teaches us about beauty."

"Nature teaches us patience and wisdom"

"Sometimes it snows in April."

"Every town has a soul, and Twin Peaks has a troubled one."