Jim Peebles

Cosmology Canada 1935 101 quotes

Canadian-American cosmologist who developed theories of cosmic structure formation, explaining the universe's large-scale features.

Quotes by Jim Peebles

The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey.

Speech 2005

It's important to be humble in the face of the unknown.

Interview 1998

The universe is a grand experiment.

Lecture 2010

The most exciting thing about cosmology is that there's still so much to learn.

Nobel Prize interview 2019

The universe is not obliged to make sense to us.

Book: Physical Cosmology 1970

The scientific method is our best tool for understanding the universe.

Speech 2000

The universe is a testament to the power of natural laws.

Nobel Prize lecture 2019

We are all stargazers at heart.

Nobel Prize interview 2019

The universe is a dynamic system, not a static one.

Paper: 'The density of the universe' 1968

The early universe was a very different place than it is today.

Book: Physical Cosmology 1970

The universe is a laboratory for testing our theories.

Lecture 2005

The universe is a work in progress.

Nobel Prize interview 2019

The universe is a source of endless fascination.

Nobel Prize lecture 2019

The universe is a puzzle, and we are trying to put the pieces together.

Interview 2015

The universe is a story, and we are trying to read it.

Nobel Prize interview 2019

The universe is a teacher, and we are its students.

Speech 2000

The universe is a mystery, and we are trying to unravel it.

Nobel Prize lecture 2019

The universe is a canvas, and we are trying to paint its picture.

Lecture 2010

The universe is a song, and we are trying to hear its melody.

Nobel Prize interview 2019

The universe is a dance, and we are trying to learn its steps.

Speech 2005