Quote by Arthur Stanley Eddington

Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine - it is stranger than we can imagine.

Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine - it is st

Summary

This quote, often attributed to physicist Arthur Eddington, suggests that the complexity and vastness of the universe surpasses the limits of human comprehension. Despite our attempts to understand and imagine the workings of the cosmos, the quote suggests that there are phenomena and realities that are beyond our current knowledge and imagination. It humbles us in the face of the awe-inspiring and mysterious nature of the universe, reminding us that there are still countless wonders waiting to be discovered.

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Imagination Science Physics Universe

By Arthur Stanley Eddington

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