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3 quotes from Pale Blue Dot

• "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena."
• "Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light."
• "To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."

Author: Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan, born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, was a renowned scientist, educator, and author who significantly advanced the public's understanding of astronomy and planetary science. After earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from Cornell University, he completed a dual doctorate at the University of Chicago in 1960. Sagan held the position of Professor of Astronomy and Space Science at Cornell and directed the Laboratory for Planetary Studies. As a passionate popularizer of science, he created the acclaimed PBS series "Cosmos," which captivated over 500 million viewers worldwide and inspired a bestselling book of the same name. An accomplished author, Sagan penned over 20 books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Dragons of Eden," "Pale Blue Dot," and critically engaging works like "The Demon-Haunted World." He played a pivotal role in several NASA missions, contributed to the development of planetary science, and co-founded the Planetary Society. Sagan's legacy lives on through his profound insights into science and humanity's place in the universe.