Quote by Terry Pratchett

The universe danced towards life. Life was a remarkably common commodity. Anything sufficiently complicated seemed to get cut in for some, in the same way that anything massive enough got a generous helping of gravity. The universe had a definite tendency towards awareness. This suggested a certain subtle cruelty woven into the very fabric of space-time.

The universe danced towards life. Life was a remarkably comm

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that life is a prevalent occurrence in the universe, similar to how gravity affects anything massive. It suggests that the universe has an inherent inclination towards consciousness, implying a hidden and perhaps merciless aspect within the fabric of space-time. The notion of life being a commonly found yet intricately woven phenomenon highlights the interesting relationship between the vastness of the cosmos and the existence of sentient beings.

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Life Philosophy

By Terry Pratchett

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