Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. — Carl Sagan · Smartyfair

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Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. — Carl Sagan · Smartyfair

Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were.

Carl Sagan1934–1996 · scientist · 1900s USACarl Sagan was an astronomer who helped millions of people fall in love with the stars.13 quotes

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Imagination can take you to places that have never existed.

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