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Carl Sagan

Personally, I would be delighted if there were a life after death, especially if it permitted me to continue to learn about this world and others, if it gave me a chance to discover how history turns out.

Carl Sagan

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Carl Sagan expresses a hopeful wish that life continues after death in a way that allows ongoing exploration and understanding of both our world and other realms. He values the opportunity to see the outcomes of historical events and continue gaining knowledge beyond a single lifetime.

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