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98 Inspirational Quotes By Stephen Hawking Which Will Change The Way You See The World

Famous As: Theoretical Physicist - First to Set Out a Theory of Cosmology
Born On: January 8, 1942
Died On: March 14, 2018
Born In: Oxford, England
Founder / Co Founder: Microsoft Research
Died At Age: 76

When doctors diagnosed him with a degenerative motor neuron disease, they gave him two and a half years’ time, but he battled all odds and emerged as one of the greatest physicists of the 21st century. We are talking about none other than scientist par excellence Stephen Hawking. Despite losing the dexterity of his hands, Hawking made a path-breaking discovery related to black holes. He summed the massive energy swamps that have befuddled physicists across the globe in a simple mathematical expression. Instead of cribbing about the loss of motor skills, Stephen embraced his illness and actually credits it for his creativity. "By losing the finer dexterity of my hands, I was forced to travel through the universe in my mind and try to visualize the ways in which it worked," he said. While many would expect him to be an excellent student, Hawking confessed that he was a mediocre performer in school and it was not until he turned 8 that he learned how to read and write properly. Despite this, he went on to excel in his scholarship exams for Oxford and he was also a star player in the University rowing team. He inspired us all through his work, research, and life. We have compiled some of the best and motivational quotes by the famous scientist from his writings, speeches, lectures, etc.

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We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.

We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.

Stephen Hawking
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.

The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.

Stephen Hawking
Quiet people have the loudest minds.

Quiet people have the loudest minds.

Stephen Hawking
Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.

Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.

Stephen Hawking
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

Stephen Hawking
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. Its a crazy world out there. Be curious.

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. Its a crazy world out there. Be curious.

Stephen Hawking
My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus.

My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus." [The Science of Second-Guessing (New York Times Magazine Interview, December 12, 2004)]

Stephen Hawking
[In the Universe it may be that] Primitive life is very common and intelligent life is fairly rare. Some would say it has yet to occur on Earth.

[In the Universe it may be that] Primitive life is very common and intelligent life is fairly rare. Some would say it has yet to occur on Earth.

Stephen Hawking
I think computer viruses should count as life ... I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image.

I think computer viruses should count as life ... I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image.

Stephen Hawking
My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.

My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.

Stephen Hawking
I have noticed that even those who assert that everything is predestined and that we can change nothing about it still look both ways before they cross the street

I have noticed that even those who assert that everything is predestined and that we can change nothing about it still look both ways before they cross the street

Stephen Hawking
Although I cannot move and I have to speak through a computer, in my mind I am free.

Although I cannot move and I have to speak through a computer, in my mind I am free.

Stephen Hawking
One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn't exist.....Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist

One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn't exist.....Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist

Stephen Hawking
There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority, and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win because it works.

There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority, and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win because it works.

Stephen Hawking
The universe doesn't allow perfection.

The universe doesn't allow perfection.

Stephen Hawking
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.

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.

Stephen Hawking
I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die.

I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die.

Stephen Hawking
If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future?

If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future?

Stephen Hawking
Not only does God play dice but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen.

Not only does God play dice but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen.

Stephen Hawking
You cannot understand the glories of the universe without believing there is some Supreme Power behind it.

You cannot understand the glories of the universe without believing there is some Supreme Power behind it.

Stephen Hawking
People who boast about their I.Q. are losers.

People who boast about their I.Q. are losers.

Stephen Hawking
I don't think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space.

I don't think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space.

Stephen Hawking
It matters if you just don't give up.

It matters if you just don't give up.

Stephen Hawking
The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people.

The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people.

Stephen Hawking
To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.

To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.

Stephen Hawking
I regard the afterlife to be a fairy story for people that are afraid of the dark

I regard the afterlife to be a fairy story for people that are afraid of the dark

Stephen Hawking
If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn’t turn out very well for the Native Americans.

If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn’t turn out very well for the Native Americans.

Stephen Hawking
We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet,

We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet,

Stephen Hawking
One is always a long way from solving a problem until one actually has the answer.

One is always a long way from solving a problem until one actually has the answer.

Stephen Hawking
The idea of 10 dimensions might sound exciting, but they would cause real problems if you forget where you parked your car.

The idea of 10 dimensions might sound exciting, but they would cause real problems if you forget where you parked your car.

Stephen Hawking