If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we are the reason there is a Universe, does science do us a disservice in deflating our conceits?

Quote by Dr Carl Sagan

Topics: Belief Quotes, Science Quotes

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...

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...

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;...

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...

That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone...

That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone...

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...

There are many hypotheses in science which are wrong. That's perfectly all right; they're the...

There are many hypotheses in science which are wrong. That's perfectly all right; they're the...

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...

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...

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...

That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone...

That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone...

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...

True human progress, that which can be linked to evolution, and which prolongs it, can...

True human progress, that which can be linked to evolution, and which prolongs it, can...

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;...

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 worry that, especially as the Millennium edges nearer, pseudo-science and superstition will seem year...

I worry that, especially as the Millennium edges nearer, pseudo-science and superstition will seem year...

The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good....

The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good....

The mind ought sometimes to be diverted that it may return to better thinking

The mind ought sometimes to be diverted that it may return to better thinking

To resist the frigidity of old age, one must combine the body, the mind, and...

To resist the frigidity of old age, one must combine the body, the mind, and...

To resist the frigidity of old age, one must combine the body, the mind, and...

To resist the frigidity of old age, one must combine the body, the mind, and...

Love takes no sides but understands them all.

Love takes no sides but understands them all.