Carl Sagan -- Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

[ancianita]

Perspective is work. It requires the will to do good work that outlives us.


"...The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. On this shore we've learned most of what we know. Recently we've waded a little way out, maybe ankle deep, and the water seems inviting. Some part of our being knows this is where we came from..."

[llashram]

1. so easily

we deny the truths of our existence here and in the grand scheme... known.

[ancianita]

2. so easy

to say no