The wind whips through the canyons of the American Southwest, and there is no one to hear it but us - a reminder of the 40,000 generations of thinking men and women who preceded us, about whom we know almost nothing, upon whom our civilization is based.
Carl SaganThe significance of our lives and our fragile planet is then determined only by our own wisdom and courage. We are the custodians of life's meaning. We long for a Parent to care for us, to forgive us our errors, to save us from our childish mistakes. But knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring fable. If we crave some cosmic purpose, then let us find ourselves a worthy goal.
Carl SaganOn the day that we do discover that we are not alone, our society may begin to evolve and transform in some incredible and wondrous new ways.
Carl SaganWho are we, if not measured by our impact on others? Thatโs who we are! Weโre not who we say we are, weโre not who we want to be - we are the sum of the influence and impact that we have, in our lives, on others.
Carl Sagan