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Quote by Douglas Adams

“A theory of the universe that states: If anyone finds out what the universe is for, it will disappear and be replaced by something more bizarrely inexplicable.”

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Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams was a British writer best known for his science fiction series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. His work is celebrated for its unique humor and profound philosophical insights, making it a favorite among readers. Adams' novels often contain satirical commentary on modern society and deep reflections on the human condition. more

“Gravity is so strong that space is bent round onto itself, making it rather like the surface of the earth. If one keeps traveling in a certain direction on the surface of the earth, one never comes up against an impassable barrier or falls over the edge, but eventually comes back to where one started.”

Ifs Earth Certain Fall Strong Space Rounds Edges Come Up Surface Barriers Gravity Bent Over The Edge

Book:A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black Holes

Source: A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black Holes

“The older I get, the more I believe in practice and work over natural talent and ability.”

Believe I Believe Natural Ability Practice Talent I Believe In Natural Talent Talents And Abilities

Author:Jamie Bamber

“The best recommendation I can have is my own talents, and the fruits of my own labors, and what others will not do for me, I will try and do for myself.”

Trying I Can My Own Talent Labor Fruit Recommendations

Book:The Life of John James Audubon, the Naturalist

Source: The Life of John James Audubon, the Naturalist

“Working as a teaboy may have helped my confidence, but not everyone else was so pleased. I could never remember who had milk or how many sugars, and I had an unusual talent for spilling tea on the recording console.”