I cannot believe that our existence in this universe is a mere quirk of fate, an accident of history, an… — Paul Davies
I cannot believe that our existence in this universe is a mere quirk of fate, an accident of history, an incidental blip in the great cosmic drama. Our involvement is too intimate.
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