"If it's true that our species is..." - Quote by George Carlin
If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.
More by George Carlin
“There are two types of people: One strives to control his environment, the other strives not to let his environment control him. I like to control my environment, because I feel if I have my physical space in order, then I'm free to dream.”
“You get to play with people's little danger zones.”
“And, of course, the funniest food of all, kumquats.”
More on Humanity
“Go on bravely. Do not expect success in a day or a year. Always hold on to the highest. Be steady. Avoid jealousy and selfishness. Be obedient and eternally faithful to the cause of truth, humanity, and your country, and you will move the world.”
“It is for the benefit of mankind to mitigate the horrors of war as much as possible.”
“Man does not live by destruction.”
More on Universe
“When you look at yourself from a universal standpoint, something inside always reminds or informs you that there are bigger and better things to worry about.”
“The earth loveth the shower," and "the holy æther knoweth what love is." The Universe, too, loves to create whatsoever is destined to be made.”
“You are this universe experiencing itself, very briefly, as a human.”