Bernard Werber
Born: 09-17-1961
Bernard Werber is a renowned French author known for his imaginative blend of science fiction, philosophy, and adventure. Born in 1961 in Toulouse, Werber gained international acclaim with his trilogy "Les Fourmis" (The Ants), exploring complex themes through the lens of entomology. A former journalist, he combines deep research with creative storytelling, captivating readers with his thought-provoking narratives and unique perspective on humanity's place in the universe.
Book summaries for books written by Bernard Werber
Quotes
The ants were busy. They had no time to mourn.
The ant is knowing and wise, but he doesn't know enough to take a vacation.
An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.
The ant is a strange creature whose success in the struggle for existence can only be compared to that of man.
Ants are so much like human beings as to be an embarrassment.
Ants are so much like human beings as to be an embarrassment. They farm fungi, raise aphids as livestock, launch armies into war, use chemical sprays to alarm and confuse enemies, capture slaves. The family has a social structure; each caste has a highly specialized job.
The ants were busy, big ants, little ants, red ants, black ants, all hurrying along, but all going in the same direction.
What are we doing in this world? Why are we born? Why do we die? For what do we live? In order to ask these questions? Or to answer them?
The ant's life is as interesting as the beholder's.
A single ant can't do much, but when they unite, ants can achieve extraordinary things.
Ants are the ultimate environmentalists. They recycle dead insects, leaves, and other organic matter, returning it to the soil to enrich it.
The ants taught me that in order to be strong, one must be united.