--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A human being weighing 70 kilograms…" description: "\"“A human being weighing 70 kilograms contains among other things: -45 litres of water -Enough chalk to whiten a chicken pen -Enough phosphorus for 2,20..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/erlend-loe-12722_astronomy_a-human-being-weighing-70-kilograms-cont_2554460.png" --- # A human being weighing 70 kilograms contains among other… ![“A human being weighing 70 kilograms contains among other things: -45 litres of water -Enough chalk to whiten a chicken pen -Enough phosphorus for 2,200 matches -Enough fat to make approximately 70 bars of soap -Enough iron to make a two inch nail -Enough carbon for 9,000 pencil points -A spoonful…” quote by Erlend Loe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/erlend-loe-12722_astronomy_a-human-being-weighing-70-kilograms-cont_2554460.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/erlend-loe-12722_astronomy_a-human-being-weighing-70-kilograms-cont_2554460.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/erlend-loe-12722_astronomy_a-human-being-weighing-70-kilograms-cont_2554460.png) > ““A human being weighing 70 kilograms contains among other things: -45 litres of water -Enough chalk to whiten a chicken pen -Enough phosphorus for 2,200 matches -Enough fat to make approximately 70 bars of soap -Enough iron to make a two inch nail -Enough carbon for 9,000 pencil points -A spoonful of magnesium I weigh more than 70 kilograms. And I remember a TV series called Cosmos. Carl Sagan would walk around on a set that was meant to look like space, speaking in large numbers. On one of the shows he sat in front of a tank full of all the substances human beings are made of. He stirred the tank with a stick wondering if he would be able to create life. He didn’t succeed.”” [Erlend Loe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/erlend-loe/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human bodies are composed of ordinary elements, reminding us of our material simplicity amidst grand scientific narratives. **In simple terms:** We are made of everyday stuff. Key Takeaway Recognize our humble physical makeup. Themes science humor existence materiality Mood witty thought‑provoking Type philosophical humorous When to use this quote - education - science communication - personal reflection - humor writing Key Concepts elemental composition cosmic perspective Questions to Reflect On - How does knowing your composition affect your view of self? - What does this perspective reveal about humanity? 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