In the vastness of space and the immensity of time, it is my joy to share a planet and an epoch with Annie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sagan expresses profound gratitude for sharing existence with his wife despite the vastness of the universe.
- In plain terms
- He feels lucky to share life with Annie.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal connection matters in an indifferent cosmos.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life meaningful?
- How does scale affect love?
Another view
Isolation can be equally profound.
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