The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what we know. Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet…

Quote by Dr Carl Sagan

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Knowing a great deal is not the same as being smart; intelligence is not information...

Knowing a great deal is not the same as being smart; intelligence is not information...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

I am often amazed at how much more capability and enthusiasm for science there is...

I am often amazed at how much more capability and enthusiasm for science there is...

A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by...

A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

The cosmos is all that is, or ever was, or ever will be.

The cosmos is all that is, or ever was, or ever will be.

Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it...

Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it...

It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned...

It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned...

Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum...

Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum...

If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we...

If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we...

I maintain there is much more wonder in science than in pseudoscience. And in addition,...

I maintain there is much more wonder in science than in pseudoscience. And in addition,...

In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument;...

In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument;...

Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it...

Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it...

Who are we? Where do we come from? Why are we this way and not...

Who are we? Where do we come from? Why are we this way and not...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

The Universe forces those who live in it to understand it. Those creatures who find...

The Universe forces those who live in it to understand it. Those creatures who find...

I also wish that the Pledge of Allegiance were directed at the Constitution and the...

I also wish that the Pledge of Allegiance were directed at the Constitution and the...

Advances in medicine and agriculture have saved vastly more lives than have been lost in...

Advances in medicine and agriculture have saved vastly more lives than have been lost in...

I've heard claims that we can wish our way to perfect, permanent wellness, but I...

I've heard claims that we can wish our way to perfect, permanent wellness, but I...

The best of all medicines is resting and fasting

The best of all medicines is resting and fasting