Quote by Henry David Thoreau

This whole earth which we inhabit is but a point in space. How far apart, think you, dwell the most distant inhabitants of yonder star, the breadth of whose disk cannot be appreciated by our instruments?

This whole earth which we inhabit is but a point in space. H

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the vastness of the universe and our humble place within it. They emphasize that the earth we call home is merely a tiny point in the expanse of space. The quote prompts the reader to consider the immense distances that separate us from the inhabitants of faraway stars, whose size and distance remain incomprehensible to our instruments. Ultimately, the quote encourages us to ponder the vastness of the universe and our minuscule presence within it.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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