Quote by Carl Sagan

The lifetime of a human being is measured by decades, the lifetime of the Sun is a hundred million times longer. Compared to a star, we are like mayflies, fleeting ephemeral creatures who live out their lives in the course of a single day.

The lifetime of a human being is measured by decades, the li

Summary

This quote alludes to the vast difference in lifespan between humans and celestial bodies like the Sun. It emphasizes that while we, as human beings, only experience life for a few decades, the lifespan of the Sun stretches for a hundred million times longer. In this comparison, humans are likened to mayflies, which have short lifespans of just a single day. The quote thus highlights the fleeting nature of human existence in contrast to the immense, enduring presence of celestial entities like stars.

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Life Science Astronomy Human Life

By Carl Sagan

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