I would be very ashamed of my civilization if we did not try to find out if there is life in outer space.
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We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.Carl Sagan
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?
Carl Sagan
There is a lurking fear that some things are 'not meant' to be known, that some inquiries are too dangerous for human being to make.
Carl Sagan
It Is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English -- up to 50 words used in correct context -- no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese.
Carl Sagan
The uniqueness of humans has been claimed on many grounds, but most often because of our tool-making, culture, language, reason and morality. We have them, the other animals don't, and -- so the argument goes -- that's that.
Carl Sagan
Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.
Carl Sagan
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