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:

    “He knows the universe and does not know himself.”
    —Jean De La Fontaine (1621–1695)

    “When one is altering the face of the universe one cannot remember small helpful acts.”
    —Alice Foote MacDougall (1867–1945)

    “Ulysses ... is a dogged attempt to cover the universe with mud, an inverted Victorianism, an attempt to make crossness and dirt succeed where sweetness and light failed, a simplification of the human character in the interests of Hell.”
    —E.M. (Edward Morgan)