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Astronomy, as nothing else can do, teaches men humility.


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The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible.



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I don't believe in astrology; I'm a Sagittarius and we're skeptical.



The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them.

The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them.



The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.

The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.



The moon is the first milestone on the road to the stars.

The moon is the first milestone on the road to the stars.



I'm sure the universe is full of intelligent life. It's just been too intelligent to come here.

I'm sure the universe is full of intelligent life. It's just been too intelligent to come here.




There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum.

There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum.



Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.

Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.



Until we get rid of religion, we won't be able to conduct the search for God.

Until we get rid of religion, we won't be able to conduct the search for God.





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Women bestow on friendship only what they borrow from love.

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There is no point trying to figure out who is guilty or not at un-balancing the planet. I think we need to figure out and solve the problems together and not isolate from each other.

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To go beyond the mind, you must be silent and quiet. Peace and silence, silence and peace - this is the way beyond. Stop asking questions.

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In joined hands there is still some token of hope, in the clenched fist none.

In joined hands there is still some token of hope, in the clenched fist none.




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