Well, a river runs through each of us, and a river runs through human history.
Robert Macfarlane
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Is a River Alive? (Emergence interview2025); Exact wording and attribution checked. Macfarlane reflects on humanity’s intimate relationship with rivers.
- Is a River Alive? (Emergence interview2025)
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