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2001: A Space Odyssey Awe and Amazement Quotes

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Quote #10

He did not even attempt to grasp the scale of the inferno toward which he was descending. (43.2)

Again, this seems like Clarke telling you how he would like you to read his book, or like you to see his book. All this vastness of space and time—do not even attempt to grasp it. Just leave your jaw open a little like the man-apes, and be stunned.