Astronomy Quote by Carl Sagan

Astronomy's much more fun when you're not an astronomer

— Brian May

My interest in astronomy grew from the play 'Space' that I did, where I had to learn where my character was from. I had…

— J. August Richards

I got into astronomy through an interest in religion.

— Carolyn Porco

I got into science fiction by being interested in astronomy first.

— Terry Pratchett

I've studied astrology for many, many years, and I feel like it's an incredibly challenging art.

— Lynn Collins

Astronomy to the selfish becomes astrology.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

For astronomy is not only pleasant, but also very useful to be known: it cannot be denied that this art unfolds the admirable wisdom…

— John Calvin

Astronomy is not the apex of science or of invention. But it is a test of the cast of temperament and mind that underlies…

— Jacob Bronowski

“It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits…

— Carl Sagan

Astrology is an aesthetic affront. It cheapens astronomy, like using Beethoven for commercial jingles.

— Richard Dawkins

I think it's amazing that the entire community of astronomy has done what it's done. We've been able to deduce the nature of time…

— Sandra Faber

No one working as an astronomer is shackled in chains. This is a tremendous profession. There are lots of neat people, and you get…

— Alan Stern