Quote by George Carlin

If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.

If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then

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This quote expresses a sense of disappointment in the potential emptiness of the universe if there truly is no other intelligent life beyond our own species. It suggests that if humanity is the only conscious and advanced civilization in the vast expanse of the cosmos, then it implies that the universe's capacity for diversity and complexity falls short of its expected grandeur. In a way, it challenges the notion of our uniqueness, questioning why the universe would only produce such limited results.

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