[...] For all our conceits about being the center of the universe, we live in
a routine planet of a humdrum star stuck away in an obscure corner [...] on an
unexceptional galaxy which is one of about 100 billion galaxies. [...] That is
the fundamental fact of the universe we inhabit, and it is very good for us to
understand that.
-- Carl Sagan
a routine planet of a humdrum star stuck away in an obscure corner [...] on an
unexceptional galaxy which is one of about 100 billion galaxies. [...] That is
the fundamental fact of the universe we inhabit, and it is very good for us to
understand that.
-- Carl Sagan
Related:
- As long as there have been humans we have searched for our place in the
cosmos.
Where are we? Who are we? We find that we live on... - We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average
star.
But we can understand the Universe. That makes us... - In this galaxy, there's a mathematical probability of three million
Earth-type planets.
And in all of the universe, three million, million... - My deeply held belief is that if a God of anything like the traditional
sort exists,
our curiosity and intelligence is provided by such... - We live in a universe of
Magick... - we must counterpose the overwhelming judgment provided by consistent
observations and inferences by the thousands.
The earth is billions of years old and its living creatures... - Our obligation to survive is owed not just to ourselves,
but to the Cosmos, ancient and vast, from which we... - Unknowingly, we plow the dust of stars, blown about us by the wind,
and drink the universe in a glass of rain. -- Ihab...
From the same category:
- Goodness is the root of
all evil... - What do you mean?
You actually read this Tagline?!... - You've got to know the rules before you break them -
otherwise it's no fun... - She blinded me with
science... - Britt Ekland:
She's a professional girl-friend and an amateur actress...
