Carl Sagan: The Universe, Humanity, and the Pale Blue Dot

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What Is Takes To Be Human

Every time I come across Carl Sagan’s quotes on my social media feeds, I pause. I take time to reflect on what he was trying to say.

When I moved to the US 24 years ago, I spent a lot of time in libraries, reading books and articles that might give me insight into the men and women who shaped the culture of this country. One name kept coming up again and again. Carl Sagan.

He was a scientist, and I wondered whether I would even be able to understand his words, let alone his genius.

I’m so glad I didn’t let that assumption stop me.

Read the essay HERE.

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What Will You Do? 

If you’ve got one chance to make a dent in the universe. 

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. ~ Anais Nin