Every one of us is, in the cosmic perspective, precious. If a human disagrees with you, let him live. In a hundred billion galaxies, you will not find another.
CARL SAGANAny faith that admires truth, that strives to know God, must be brave enough to accommodate the universe.
More Carl Sagan Quotes
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For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
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The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.
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There are as many atoms in one molecule of DNA as there are stars in a typical galaxy.
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Perhaps the depth of love can be calibrated by the number of different selves that are actively involved in a given relationship.
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Understanding is a kind of ecstasy.
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The visions we offer our children shape the future.
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Not all birds can fly. What separates the flyers from the walkers is the ability to take off.
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Our species needs, and deserves, a citizenry with minds wide awake and a basic understanding of how the world works.
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What an astonishing thing a book is.
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Avoidable human misery is more often caused not so much by stupidity as by ignorance, particularly our ignorance about ourselves.
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I consider it an extremely dangerous doctrine, because the more likely we are to assume that the solution comes from the outside, the less likely we are to solve our problems ourselves.
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Human beings have a demonstrated talent for self-deception when their emotions are stirred.
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Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still. We have lingered long enough on the shores of the cosmic ocean. We are ready at last to set sail for the stars.
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Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.
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The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
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