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."

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

— Stephen Hawking

Funny

All Quotes by Stephen Hawking

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

— Stephen Hawking

Time

“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

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

— Stephen Hawking

Hope

“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

“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

Computers

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

— Stephen Hawking

Funny

“In Britain, like most of the developed world, stem-cell research is regarded as a great opportunity. America will be left behind if it doesn't change policy.”

— Stephen Hawking

Change

“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

“I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.”

— Stephen Hawking

Change

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

— Stephen Hawking

Knowledge

“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

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

— Stephen Hawking

God

“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

“If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.”

— Stephen Hawking

Time

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

— Stephen Hawking

God

“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 universe is governed by science. But science tells us that we can't solve the equations, directly in the abstract.”

— Stephen Hawking

Science

“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

“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