The world seemed so large I had assumed that portions would remain in — Science

"The world seemed so large I had assumed that portions would remain in primitive state, attainable at reasonable cost in time and effort. Days spent in laboratories, factories and offices were lightened by intuitive contact with wilderness outside. Had the choice confronted me, I would not have traded natures miracles of life for all of sciences toys. Was not my earths surface more important than increasing the speed of transport and visiting the moon and Mars?"