The universe is a book written in light; we are merely learn... - Annie Jump Cannon

"The universe is a book written in light; we are merely learning to read it."

Annie Jump Cannon Imagination

Astronomer American 1863–1941

More from Annie Jump Cannon

"I have always believed that astrophysics should be the most exciting of all the sciences."

"Classifying the stars has been the greatest achievement of my life."

"No human mind is capable of grasping the universe. We are like a little child entering a huge library."

"The universe is a wonderfully complicated place, and astronomy helps us understand our place in it."

"Imagination is more powerful than knowledge."

"The world is full of wonders if you know where to look."

"You have the imagination of a child, Lucy"

"The world is full of mysteries waiting to be solved."