"I can find in my undergraduate classes, bright students who do not know that the stars rise and set at night, or even that the Sun is a star"
- Carl Sagan
About this Quote
In this quote, Carl Sagan is revealing his surprise and disappointment at the absence of basic knowledge about astronomy among some of his undergraduate trainees. He is highlighting the reality that even though these students are considered bright and smart, they are unaware of simple concepts such as the movement of stars and the truth that the Sun is a star. Sagan is highlighting the significance of having a basic understanding of the world around us, especially in fields such as science. This quote works as a pointer to never consider granted the understanding that might appear obvious to some, as it might not prevail understanding for others.
This quote is written / told by Carl Sagan between November 9, 1934 and December 20, 1996. He was a famous Scientist from USA.
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