Quote by Terence McKenna on Human Destruction and Salvation

„Our ability to destroy ourselves is the mirror image of our ability to save ourselves.“

Terence McKennaTerence McKenna on the dual nature of humans: destructive power and ability to save themselves.
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Terence McKenna was an American ethnobotanist, mystic, and author known for his work on psychedelic substances and consciousness research.

This quote reflects the duality of human nature between destructive potential and self-salvation.


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Terence McKenna quote about humanity's ability to destroy and save itself

Terence Kemp McKenna (1946–2000) was an American ethnobotanist, philosopher, author, and speaker. He became famous for his research on psychedelic plants, his theories on consciousness, culture, and technology, and his critical stance on conventional culture. McKenna is considered an influential figure in the psychedelic counterculture.

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