Carl Sagan (1934–1996) American astrophysicist, cosmologist, author and science educator
Source: Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence
“As on the crystal surface of a lake
The trembling shafts of sunlight mirrored are,
Leaping to roof-top, and, at random glancing,
Sparkle and gleam, in all directions dancing.”
— Ludovico Ariosto, book Orlando Furioso
Qual d'acqua chiara il tremolante lume,
Dal sol percossa o da' notturni rai,
Per gli ampli tetti va con lungo salto
A destra et a sinistra, e basso et alto.
Canto VIII, stanza 71 (tr. B. Reynolds)
Orlando Furioso (1532)
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