Alexander von Humboldt

Those who travel the oceans and lands of this vast world are haunted by the monotonous, sad images of the lacerations caused by humans – indeed, as does the historian who examines events across the ages. Therefore, those who try to find serenity amid the discordant scenes gladly look deeply into the silent life of plants and the sacred natural forces or abandon themselves to an innate instinct, turn their gaze skyward toward the distant stars that in undisturbed harmony continue their eternal motion.