Who is more humble? The scientist who looks at the universe with an open mind and accepts whatever the universe has to teach us, or somebody who says everything in this book must be considered the literal truth and never mind the fallibility of all the human beings involved?
Carl SaganA multitude of aspects of the natural world that were considered miraculous only a few generations ago are now thoroughly understood in terms of physics and chemistry.
Carl SaganI hold that popularization of science is successful if, at first, it does no more than spark the sense of wonder.
Carl SaganThe cannabis experience has greatly improved my appreciation for art, a subject which I had never much appreciated before.
Carl Sagan