Quote by Douglas Adams

There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.

There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discover

Summary

This quote, from author Douglas Adams' science-fiction novel, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," highlights the concept of cosmic absurdity. It suggests that the ultimate purpose and existence of the universe, if ever comprehended, would paradoxically render it obsolete, leading to an even stranger and bewildering reality. The quote humorously implies that our quest for understanding existence could be an endless cycle of perpetual mystery, residing in the realm of the incomprehensible.

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