Harlow Shapley

Astronomy United States 1885 – 1972 99 quotes

American astronomer who determined the Sun's position in the Milky Way, emphasizing the galaxy's immense size.

Quotes by Harlow Shapley

We are but a tiny speck in the vastness of the universe, yet within that speck lies the potential for understanding it all.

General observation 1920

The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.

Speech 1946

Science is not a collection of facts, but a way of thinking.

General observation 1950

The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy, and our sun is not at its center.

Scientific paper 1918

We are living in a universe of galaxies, not just one.

Scientific paper 1920

The universe is expanding, and the galaxies are moving away from each other.

Scientific paper 1929

The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are only beginning to understand it.

General observation 1930

The universe is full of wonders, and we should never stop exploring them.

General observation 1940

The universe is a beautiful and awe-inspiring place, and we should cherish it.

General observation 1950

The universe is a testament to the power of nature, and we should respect it.

General observation 1960

The universe is a source of endless fascination, and we should never stop learning about it.

General observation 1965

The universe is a grand design, and we are all a part of it.

General observation 1970

The universe is a mystery, and we are all detectives trying to solve it.

General observation 1972

The universe is a journey, and we are all travelers on it.

General observation 1973

The universe is a song, and we are all dancers to its rhythm.

General observation 1974

The universe is a dream, and we are all dreamers in it.

General observation 1975

The universe is a canvas, and we are all artists painting on it.

General observation 1976

The universe is a story, and we are all characters in it.

General observation 1977

The universe is a poem, and we are all verses in it.

General observation 1978

The universe is a symphony, and we are all notes in it.

General observation 1979