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.
“Once you understand this way, you will be able to make your room alive; you will be able to design a house together with your family; a garden for your children; places where you can work; beautiful terraces where you can sit and dream.”
“What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man.”