“The theme which myths and fairy tales sing of...which impels masses into movement, the desideratum [defining desire] of founders of religions... [of] philosophers... [of] scientists... [of] poets... statesmen and revolutionaries...”
”It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience . . . 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.” —Carl Sagan
“Scientists estimate that 150-200 species of plant, insect, bird and mammal become extinct every 24 hours...greater than anything the world has experienced since the vanishing of the dinosaurs...”