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 finished; the copestone is on, and the chips were carried off a million years ago.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)

    “The study and knowledge of the universe would somehow be lame and defective were no practical results to follow.”
    —Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)

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