Quote by: Ellen Meloy

The complex human eye harvests light. It perceives seven to ten million colors through a synaptic flash: one-tenth of a second from retina to brain. Homo sapiens gangs up to 70 percent of its sense receptors solely for vision, to anticipate danger and recognize reward, but also—more so—for beauty.


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Author Bio


  • NameEllen Meloy
  • DescriptionAmerican writer
  • BornJune 21, 1946
  • DiedNovember 4, 2004
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter
  • AwardsJohn Burroughs Medal