Quote by Carl Sagan

We all have a thirst for wonder. It's a deeply human quality. Science and religion are both bound up with it. What I'm saying is, you don't have to make stories up, you don't have to exaggerate. There's wonder and awe enough in the real world. Nature's a lot better at inventing wonders than we are.

We all have a thirst for wonder. It's a deeply human quality

Summary

This quote emphasizes the innate human desire for wonder and demonstrates the connection between science, religion, and this quest for awe. It suggests that there is no need to fabricate or exaggerate stories because the real world offers an abundance of wonders. The quote further asserts that nature surpasses human imagination in creating marvels, indicating the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the awe-inspiring aspects of the natural world that surround us.

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Religion Spirituality Science Freethinking Ellie Arroway

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