Universe

Universe

The universe is commonly defined as the totality of existence, including planets, stars, galaxies, the contents of intergalactic space, and all matter and energy. Definitions and usage vary and similar terms include the cosmos, the world and nature.

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Famous quotes containing the word universe:

    “The universe is the bride of the soul.”
    —Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

    “Is it possible that I am not alone in believing that in the dispute between Galileo and the Church, the Church was right and the centre of man’s universe is the earth?”
    —Stephen Vizinczey (b. 1933)

    “The universe has no prince or king that it [Rome] would consider equal to its humblest citizen.”
    —Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)