Civilization is the distance man has placed between himself and his excreta. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes civilization distance excreta
Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem. Brian Aldiss creativitypartproblem Change image and share on social
Feedback is a pleasant thing. I get a lot of letters from unexpected people in unexpected places. Brian Aldiss feedbackletterlot Change image and share on social
When childhood dies, its corpses are called adults. Brian Aldiss adultcallchildhood Change image and share on social
I doubt very much that the chief executives of any of the Fortune 500 corporations can name five edible plants, five native grasses, or five migratory birds within walking distance of their homes, or name the soil series upon which their house sits. And I would contend that if you don't know where you are, you are in fact nowhere at all. Paul Hawken birdchiefcontend share on social
Along with all the other stunning statistics China can provide, it can also claim to be the world leader in making energy from human excrement. Biogas, as this energy is known, can be produced from the fermentation of any organic material, from wood to vegetables to human excreta. Rose George biogachinaclaim share on social
It has been well said that tea is suggestive of a thousand wants, from which spring the decencies and luxuries of civilization. Agnes Repplier civilizationdecencyluxury Change image and share on social