Arthur C. ClarkeThere is no reason to assume that the universe has the slightest interest in intelligence–or even in life. Both may be random accidental by-products of its operations like the beautiful patterns on a butterfly's wings. The insect would fly just as well without them.
About This Quote
The late astronomer Carl Sagan said, “The idea that the universe has a purpose or meaning is a modern-day fairy tale.” In this quote, he was talking about life itself and how it was an accident. The universe is a machine designed to create life and this isn’t a positive thing. Life is not something important or necessary so we can stop being horrified by the fact that we exist.
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