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    A human being is part of a whole, called by us the "Universe," a
    part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his
    thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest--a
    kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is
    a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires
    and to affection for a few personsnearest us. Our task must be
    to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of
    compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of
    nature in its beauty.

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Nothing is lost yet, nothing broken, and yet the cold blue word is spoken: say goodbye now to the Sun, read more

Nothing is lost yet, nothing broken, and yet the cold blue word is spoken: say goodbye now to the Sun, the days of love and leaves are done.

by R.p.t. Coffin Found in: Universe Quotes,
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The size of the universe depresses many people, but not me, I'm delighted at it

The size of the universe depresses many people, but not me, I'm delighted at it

by Alan Watts Found in: Universe Quotes,
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To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.

To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.

by Stephen Hawking Found in: Universe Quotes,
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There is a coherent plan to the universe, though I don't know
what it's a plan for.

There is a coherent plan to the universe, though I don't know
what it's a plan for.

by Fred Hoyle Found in: Universe Quotes,
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That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. - On the first moonwalk, July 20, 1969.

That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. - On the first moonwalk, July 20, 1969.

by Neil Armstrong Found in: Universe Quotes,
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We simply do not understand our place in the universe and have not the courage to admit it

We simply do not understand our place in the universe and have not the courage to admit it

by Barry Lopez Found in: Universe Quotes,
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The Sun, with all the planets revolving around it, and depending on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes read more

The Sun, with all the planets revolving around it, and depending on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as though it had nothing else in the Universe to do.

by Galileo Galilei Found in: Universe Quotes,
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God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be read more

God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of the players, (ie everybody), to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a Dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time.

by Neil Gaiman Found in: Universe Quotes,
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Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is finite. This is a very comforting thought - particularly for people who cannot read more

Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is finite. This is a very comforting thought - particularly for people who cannot remember where they left things.

by Woody Allen Found in: Universe Quotes,
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