Famous quote by James Jeans

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Put three grains of sand inside a vast cathedral, and the cathedral will be more closely packed with sand than space is
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"Put three grains of sand inside a vast cathedral, and the cathedral will be more closely packed with sand than space is with stars"

- James Jeans

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This quote by James Jeans is an allegory for the grandeur of space. He is comparing the seemingly boundless number of stars in deep space to the reasonably handful of grains of sand that can fit inside a sanctuary. The quote is emphasizing the outrageousness of space and just how it is filled with an almost unbelievable variety of stars. It is likewise highlighting the loved one insignificance of the grains of sand in contrast to the stars. The quote is a reminder of the enormity of the universe and just how tiny we remain in comparison. It is a tip of the beauty as well as secret of the universe and also how much there is still to explore and also find.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by James Jeans between September 11, 1877 and September 16, 1946. He/she was a famous Physicist from England. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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