# Quote — Ann Druyan, Cosmos: Possible Worlds

> The possible world that excites me the most-the future we can still have on this one. The misuse of science endangers our civilization, but science also has redemptive powers. It can cleanse a planetary atmosphere overburdened with carbon dioxide. It can set life free to neutralize the toxins that we have scattered so carelessly. In a society that aspires to become a democracy, a conscious and motivated public can will this possible world into existence.

- Author: [Ann Druyan](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ann-druyan.md)
- Book: [Cosmos: Possible Worlds](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ann-druyan/cosmos-possible-worlds.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/ann-druyan/cosmos-possible-worlds/the-possible-world

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> The vastness of the universe-and love, the thing that makes the vastness bearable-is out of reach to the arrogant.

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> Carl made me want to be the best human being I could be.

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> When we fell in love, it was like discovering a new world. It was one that I had hoped was possible but had never been to before.

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