Who came up with this saying?

Question

People ask "If a tree falls in the woods, and no one hears it, does it make a sound?"

Who thought of this saying anyway? And why would you want to know?

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Answer 1

I think it's to point out the arrogance humans have. People think that if they don't sense it, it hasn't happened.

Answer 2

In the animal`s world travelling in numerous means it`s safe. One gets hunted down save all the others.

Life goes on.

Answer 3

I don't know, but it does make a sound!