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:

    “Growing has no connection with audience. / Audience has no
    connection with identity. / Identity has no
    connection with a universe. / A universe has no
    connection with human nature.”
    —Gertrude Stein (1874–1946)

    “By it, is the universe made safe and habitable, not by science or power.”
    —Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

    “There is no wider gulf in the universe than yawns between those on the hither and thither side of vital experience.”
    —Rebecca West (1892–1983)