Astronomy Quote by Carl Sagan
“Those afraid of the universe as it really is, those who pretend to nonexistent knowledge and envision a Cosmos centered on human beings will prefer the fleeting comforts of superstition.”
About This Quote
People who cling to human‑centered myths reject the vast, indifferent reality of the cosmos, preferring comforting superstition.
In simple terms: Superstition comforts those fearing the true universe.
Key Takeaway
Embrace scientific humility over comforting myths.
Themes
science
humility
cosmic perspective
mythology
Mood
thoughtful
humble
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- public outreach
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
existential awe
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront cosmic insignificance?
- What role does wonder play in scientific curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Scientific truth can be unsettling and hard to accept.
![“[ When a religious couple wrote to Sagan about fulfilled prophecies, he wrote back in May 1996 :] If ‘fulfilled prophecy’ is your criterion, why do you not believe in materialistic science, which has an unparalleled record of fulfilled prophecy? Consider, for example, eclipses.” quote by Carl Sagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/875/carl-sagan-160_belief_when-a-religious-couple-wrote-to-sagan-a_25095.jpg)
