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Carl Sagan Quote on the Emptiness of Matter Circulating
Original: “Matter is composed chiefly of nothing.” — Carl Sagan # wordstoliveby # quote # qotd # Science
A quote attributed to Carl Sagan — 'Matter is composed chiefly of nothing.' — is being shared as a quote of the day under science-themed tags. The line reflects the physics idea that atoms are mostly empty space, and it continues to resonate with readers as a striking reminder of how little solid substance underlies the physical world.
Why now: People enjoy sharing thought-provoking science quotes from beloved popularizers like Sagan.
Evidence
- “Matter is composed chiefly of nothing.” — Carl Sagan # wordstoliveby # quote # qotd # Science · cypherreport · 6
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