"Science can explain the universe without the need for a Creator."
Stephen Hawking
Theoretical Physicist
Stephen Hawking was a renowned theoretical physicist known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and cosmology, particularly in 'A Brief History of Time.'
- Born
- January 8, 1942
- Died
- March 14, 2018
- Quotes
- 421
- Rank
- #211
Quote collection
Stephen Hawking quotes (page 3 of 22)
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"I don't fear God- I fear His believers."
"Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn"
"It matters that you don't just give up."
"My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus."
"One is always a long way from solving a problem until one actually has the answer."
"The idea that we are alone in the universe seems to me completely implausible and arrogant, considering the number of planets and stars that we know exist, it's extremely unlikely that we are the only form of evolved life."
"Ever since the dawn of civilization, people have not been content to see events as unconnected and inexplicable. They have craved an understanding of the underlying order in the world. Today we still yearn to know why we are here and where we came from. Humanity's deepest desire for knowledge is justification enough for our continuing quest. And our goal is nothing less than a complete description of the universe we live in."
"There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark."
"Every man should marry. After all, happiness is not the only thing in life."
"Theology is unnecessary."
"What was God doing before the divine creation? Was he preparing hell for people who asked such questions?"
"Life would be tragic if it weren't funny."
"We have made remarkable progress in the last hundred years, but if we want to continue, our future is in space."
"Look up at the stars, not down at your feet."
"We are all now connected by the Internet, like neurons in a giant brain."
"Science is beautiful when it makes simple explanations of phenomena or connections between different observations."
"Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it."
"We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet."
"Go the extra mile. It makes your boss look like an incompetent slacker."