By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.
American astronomer Carl Sagan was known and much beloved for his research on extraterrestrial life and the cosmos, which he shared with the public in his earnest, enthusiastic manner on his 1980 TV show “Cosmos,” the most widely watched series in the history of American public television. In his book "The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark," Sagan noted that even the simplest scientific concept, fully grasped, can elicit a spiritual experience. “The very act of understanding is a celebration of joining, merging, even if on a modest scale, with the magnificence of the cosmos,” he wrote. “When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual.”
Advice From Our Favorite Children’s TV Characters
How Crafting Can Transform Your Life, in Quotes
14 Motivational Quotes From Super Bowl-Winning Coaches
13 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Quotes You’ve Never Heard Before
Comforting Quotes About Dealing With the Loss of a Mother
The Best Quotes To Use in Wedding Toasts, Cards, and Vows
Quotes To Help You Tap Into Your Inner Strength
Live a Harmonious Life With These Lyrics From Tony Award-Winning Musicals
Add a Dash of Laughter to Your Day With These Cooking Quotes
16 Instantly Recognizable Song Lyrics
The Best Quotes From ‘Steel Magnolias’
