Stephen Hawking Quotes

Biography: Stephen Hawking is known for his groundbreaking work in theoretical ph... more Biography: Stephen Hawking is known for his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics and cosmology. He made significant contributions to our understanding of black holes, particularly through his discovery of Hawking radiation. Despite battling ALS for most of his adult life, Hawking authored numerous influential books, including "A Brief History of Time," and served as a symbol of human curiosity and perseverance. His work continues to inspire scientists and the public alike. less

"The universe is not indifferent to our existence - it depends on it.""It is not clear that intelligence has any long-term survival value.""With genetic engineering, we will be able to increase the complexity of our DNA, and improve the human race. But it will be a slow process because one will have to wait about 18 years to see the effect of changes to the genetic code.""The downside of my celebrity is that I cannot go anywhere in the world without being recognized. It is not enough for me to wear dark sunglasses and a wig. The wheelchair gives me away.""Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.""I have no idea. People who boast about their IQ are losers.""The past, present and future are only illusions, even if stubborn ones.""When one's expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have.""Science is not only a disciple of reason but also one of romance and passion.""It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe, and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. It’s a crazy world out there. Be curious.""Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it.""To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.""We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet.""I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.""The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people.""The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities.""It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.""Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.""Quiet people have the loudest minds.""We are all different, but we share the same human spirit. Perhaps it’s human nature that we adapt and survive."

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