Quotation by

Howard Nemerov

Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed.

Science

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People often claim that nothing can move as fast as light, but they overlook how quickly a shadow can shift across a surface. Unlike physical objects, a shadow can appear to move faster than light because it is just a changing pattern of darkness, not a thing traveling through space.

More by this author

All quotes by Howard Nemerov →

More quotes about Science

See all →

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.

Science investigates religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power religion gives man wisdom which is control.

No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right a single experiment can prove me wrong.

Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.

Science does not know its debt to imagination.