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Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it permitted me to continue to learn ab
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"Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it permitted me to continue to learn about this world and others, if it gave me a chance to discover how history turns out"

- Carl Sagan

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In this quote, Carl Sagan expresses his personal desire for there to be a life after death. He explains that he would be thrilled if such an afterlife existed due to the fact that it would allow him to continue finding out about the world and other worlds. Sagan's interest and thirst for knowledge appears as he points out the possibility of finding how history unfolds. This quote reflects Sagan's belief in the value of continuous knowing and expedition, even beyond death. It also highlights his fascination with the unidentified and his expect a higher understanding of the universe. Overall, Sagan's words convey a sense of wonder and enjoyment for the possibility of an afterlife.

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Carl Sagan This quote is written / told by Carl Sagan between November 9, 1934 and December 20, 1996. He was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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