Quote by Carl Sagan

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Summary

This quote suggests that when making extraordinary or supernatural claims, it is essential to provide compelling and exceptional evidence to support those claims. Regular or mundane evidence may not be sufficient to convince others of extraordinary occurrences or beliefs. The phrase implies that extraordinary claims should be scrutinized more meticulously and one must be cautious and skeptical until there is valid, compelling evidence to support such claims. It emphasizes the need for rigorous and robust evidence when dealing with extraordinary or remarkable assertions.

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