# Quote — John Wyndham, Chocky

> "Intelligent life is the only thing that gives meaning to the universe. It is a holy thing, to be fostered and treasured.
>
> Without it nothing begins, nothing ends, there can be nothing through all eternity but the mindless babblings of chaos . . .
>
> Therefore, the nurture of all intelligent forms is a sacred duty. Even the merest spark of reason must be fanned in the hope of a flame. Frustrated intelligence must have its bonds broken. Narrow-channelled intelligence must be given the power to widen out. High intelligence must be learned from."

- Author: [John Wyndham](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-wyndham.md)
- Book: [Chocky](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-wyndham/chocky.md)
- Page: 142
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-wyndham/chocky/intelligent-life-is-the

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