200 Life and Matter [chap.x. 



own purposes ; a universe where the human 

 spirit is more at home than it is among 

 these temporary collocations of atoms ; a 

 universe capable of infinite development, of 

 noble contemplation, and of lofty joy, long 

 after this planet nay, the whole solar 

 system shall have fulfilled its present spire 

 of destiny, and retired cold and lifeless upon 

 its endless way. 



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