Few people realise the immensity of vacancy in which the

Few people realise the immensity of vacancy in which the dust of the material universe swims.

📖 H. G. Wells

🌍 English | 👨‍💼 Author

🎂 September 21, 1866 – ⚰️ August 13, 1946

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In "The War of the Worlds," H.G. Wells highlights the vastness of the empty space that exists within the universe. He emphasizes that many people overlook the enormity of this vacuum, where the remnants of the material world exist like dust particles. This imagery conjures a sense of insignificance in the grand scale of the cosmos, reflecting on humanity's place amidst this boundless expanse.

Wells's quote serves as a reminder of...

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