Shape of the Earth may refer to:
- Figure of the Earth, scientific measurement of the Earth's shape.
- Flat Earth, a model of the Earth as a flat plane or disk.
- Spherical Earth, a model of the Earth as a sphere or oblate spheroid.
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Famous quotes containing the words shape of the, shape and/or earth:
“The structure was designed by an old sea captain who believed that the world would end in a flood. He built a home in the traditional shape of the Ark, inverted, with the roof forming the hull of the proposed vessel. The builder expected that the deluge would cause the house to topple and then reverse itself, floating away on its roof until it should land on some new Ararat.”
—For the State of New Jersey, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“I will soon be going out to shape all the singing tomorrows.”
—Gabriel Péri, French Communist leader. Letter, July 1942, written shortly before his execution by the Germans. Quoted in New York Times (April 11, 1943)
“If there is anybody in this land who thoroughly believes that the meek shall inherit the earth they have not often let their presence be known.”
—W.E.B. (William Edward Burghardt)