"Circumstances cause us to act the way we do. We should always bear this in mind before judging the actions of others. I realized this from the start during World War II."
― Thor Heyerdahl
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More From Thor Heyerdahl
- "I was in uniform for four years, and I know that heroism doesn’t occur from taking orders, but rather from people who through their own willpower and strength are willing to sacrifice their lives for an idea."
- "Civilization grew in the beginning from the minute that we had communication – particularly communication by sea that enabled people to get inspiration and ideas from each other and to exchange basic raw materials."
- "One learns more from listening than speaking.And both the wind and the people who continue to live close to nature still have much to tell us which we cannot hear within university walls."
More In Time
- "Life is like an ice-cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time."― Charles M. Schulz
- "Had an awesome time. You tell me to show up and all I have to do is drink beer, play guitar all day and I can lift weights and you’re going to pay me for this!"― Zakk Wylde
- "Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy."― Saadi