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 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 wider than our views of it.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “Pray. To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.”
    —Ambrose Bierce (1842–1914)