Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

36 quotes

Known primarily as an English theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking also happens to be one of the most quotable figures in our collection. The range of their thinking — from Science to Work — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. 47 of Stephen Hawking's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of Science, Work, Time, Intelligence, and God. Perhaps their most recognizable line: "I enjoy all forms of music - pop, classical and opera."

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“God not only plays dice, He also sometimes throws the dice where they cannot be seen.”

— Stephen Hawking

God

All Quotes by Stephen Hawking

“Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it.”

— Stephen Hawking

Work

“Science predicts that many different kinds of universe will be spontaneously created out of nothing. It is a matter of chance which we are in.”

— Stephen Hawking

Science

“The whole history of science has been the gradual realization that events do not happen in an arbitrary manner, but that they reflect a certain underlying order, which may or may not be divinely inspired.”

— Stephen Hawking

History

“God not only plays dice, He also sometimes throws the dice where they cannot be seen.”

— Stephen Hawking

God

“There are grounds for cautious optimism that we may now be near the end ofthe search for the ultimate laws of nature.”

— Stephen Hawking

Nature

“The media need superheroes in science just as in every sphere of life, but there is really a continuous range of abilities with no clear dividing line.”

— Stephen Hawking

Science

“Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge.”

— Stephen Hawking

Knowledge

“Philosophers have not kept up with modern developments in science. Particularly physics.”

— Stephen Hawking

Science

“There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.”

— Stephen Hawking

Computers

“I used to think information was destroyed in black hole. This was my biggest blunder, or at least my biggest blunder in science.”

— Stephen Hawking

Science

“It is not clear that intelligence has any long-term survival value.”

— Stephen Hawking

Intelligence

“It is generally recognised that women are better than men at languages, personal relations and multi-tasking, but less good at map-reading and spatial awareness. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that women might be less good at mathematics and physics.”

— Stephen Hawking

Men

“Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.”

— Stephen Hawking

Science

“Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.”

— Stephen Hawking

Funny

“Among physicists, I'm respected I hope.”

— Stephen Hawking

Hope

“I believe in universal health care. And I am not afraid to say so.”

— Stephen Hawking

Health

“People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.”

— Stephen Hawking

Time

“I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.”

— Stephen Hawking

Power

“I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.”

— Stephen Hawking

Death

“There is a real danger that computers will develop intelligence and take over. We urgently need to develop direct connections to the brain so that computers can add to human intelligence rather than be in opposition.”

— Stephen Hawking

Computers