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Galaxy Quotes

Thinking bigger than just one star.

These galaxy quotes mix hard Astronomy, like evidence of non-luminous matter beyond what we can see, with the poetic idea that every person forms their own galaxy, a separate entity worth understanding on its own terms.

Is it not careless to become too local when there are four hundred billion stars in our galaxy alone.

Quotes by A. R. Ammons

Everybody is their own galaxy, their own separate entity.

Quotes by Weyes Blood

The conclusion is inescapable that non-luminous matter exists beyond the optical galaxy.

Quotes by Vera Rubin

I had always seen myself as a star; I wanted to be a galaxy.

Quotes by Twyla Tharp

Astronomy Quotes

'Sugarcoat the Galaxy' is inspired by color-inflected photographs of galaxies. It likens sounds to spun sugar and confection, wrapping static harmonies inside energy and pace.

Quotes by Thomas Newman

Everything dies, from the smallest blade of grass to the biggest galaxy.

Quotes by Stephen R. Donaldson

The human race may be the only intelligent beings in the galaxy.

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

Are we the only members of the Galaxy that can actually understand what a galaxy is? Could Homo sapiens really be the pinnacle of Creation - the cleverest critters in the cosmos? If we learn the answer is 'no,' that...

Quotes by Seth Shostak

Recent results from astronomers who study the occasional gravitational lensing of unknown worlds by intervening stars suggest that orphan planets could be at least as numerous as the stars. In other words, there could be hundreds of billions of orphan...

Quotes by Seth Shostak

Galaxies Quotes

Estimates are that at least 70 per cent of all stars are accompanied by planets, and since the latter can occur in systems rather than as individuals (think of our own solar system), the number of planets in the Milky...

Quotes by Seth Shostak

According to the standard model billions of years ago some little quantum fluctuation, perhaps a slightly lower density of matter, maybe right where we're sitting right now, caused our galaxy to start collapsing around here.

Quotes by Seth Lloyd

I've read the 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' at least once a year since I was twelve years old.

Quotes by Sean Biggerstaff

We are all stars in this galaxy. All of us. No one's greater than the other.

Quotes by Scatman Crothers

My favorite galaxy of all is called the Sombrero, NGC 4594. It's an amazing galaxy that is really two galaxies in one.

Quotes by Sandra Faber

Space Quotes

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, they play on a different galaxy.

Quotes by Samir Nasri

The original 'Star Trek' is very much a product of the '60s - the new frontier, optimism, the idea of bringing democracy to the galaxy. It's still a timeless show, but it's very much a show made in the 1960s.

Quotes by Ronald D. Moore

Evidence has been mounting for the key role that black holes play in the process of galaxy formation. But it now appears that they are likely the prima donnas of this space opera.

Quotes by Priyamvada Natarajan

We wanted to make a wearable of tomorrow that is designed for everyone. I can proudly say Galaxy Gear is tomorrow's state of the art.

Quotes by Pranav Mistry

I can proudly say Galaxy Gear is a design statement, an engineering marvel, and something that really redefines tomorrow.

Quotes by Pranav Mistry

Stars Quotes

I was pretty shocked at the appearance of the Galaxy S phone and the extent to which it appeared to copy Apple products and the problems that would create for us.

Quotes by Phil Schiller

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these galaxy quotes about science or something more personal?
Both. Some describe real astronomical ideas like non-luminous matter and orbital patterns, while others use 'galaxy' as a metaphor for individuality.
What's the metaphorical meaning of galaxy in this collection?
One line suggests every person is essentially their own galaxy, a separate entity worth understanding fully on its own terms, not compared to others.
Is there a quote about ambition using this theme?
Yes, one speaker describes always seeing themselves as a single star but wanting to grow into something as vast and significant as an entire galaxy.
What real astronomy appears in these quotes?
One line touches on stars orbiting near a galaxy's center in mostly circular paths, grounding the collection in genuine scientific observation.
Where can I explore more cosmic-themed quotes?
Our Stars and Space collections both extend naturally from this set for readers drawn to astronomical themes.

One speaker even describes wanting to grow from a single star into an entire galaxy, ambition on a cosmic scale; browse our Space and Stars quotes for more.