In the way that scepticism is sometimes applied to issues of public concern, there is a tendency to belittle, to condescend, to ignore the fact that, deluded or not, supporters of superstition and pseudoscience are human beings with real feelings, who, like the sceptics, are trying to figure out how the world works and what our role in it might be. Their motives are in many cases consonant with science. If their culture has not given them all the tools they need to pursue this great quest, let us temper our criticism with kindness. None of us comes fully equipped.
Carl SaganOne of the greatest gifts adults can give - to their offspring and to their society - is to read to children.
Carl SaganWe are made of star-stuff. Our bodies are made of star-stuff. There are pieces of star within us all.
Carl Sagan