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1 " But every day I go to work I'm making a bet that the universe is simple, symmetric, and aesthetically pleasing—a universe that we humans, with our limited perspective, will someday understand. "
― George Smoot
2 " We are awed by the ultimate simplicity and power of the creativity of physical nature- and by its beauty on all scales. "
― George Smoot , Wrinkles in Time
3 " The truth and treasure of the universe is its own existence, and our quest for that truth and treasure will be eternal, like the universe itself. "
4 " The more we know about the history of the universe, the more we know about ourselves and the questions we are driven to ask. "
5 " The religious concept of creation flows from a sense of wonder at the existence of the universe and our place in it. The scientific concept of creation encompasses no less a sense of wonder. "
6 " There is no doubt that a parallel exists between the big bang as an event and the Christian notion of creation from nothing. "
7 " ...But every day I go to work I'm making a bet that the universe is simple, symmetric, and aesthetically pleasing... "
8 " I recall the eerie pleasure of getting a copy of the U-2 Users' Manual. "
9 " Man has emerged from dust of stars to contemplate the universe around him. "
10 " The more we know of the history of the universe, the more we know about ourselves. "