Neil deGrasse Tyson

The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.

We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts is that the universe is in us.

The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.

Curiosity and the urge to solve problems are the emotional hallmarks of our species.

Science is a way of not fooling ourselves.

For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you.

The most astounding fact is the knowledge that the atoms that comprise life on Earth, the atoms that make up the human body, are traceable to the crucibles that cooked light elements into heavy elements in their core under extreme temperatures and pressures.

There is no greater education than one that is self-driven.

Kids are born scientists. They're born with a curiosity that we, as adults, sometimes beat out of them.

We are stardust, brought to life by the universe, and given the opportunity to understand the universe.

My view is that if your philosophy is not moving you to look at the world differently, then you need a new philosophy.

If you're scientifically literate, the world looks very different to you. And that understanding of the natural world is a source of empowerment.

The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space.

The problem, often, is not that we don't have enough information, but that we have too much, and we don't know how to filter it.

I don't have a problem with people having faith. I have a problem with people having faith and then using that as a basis to deny science.

Once you learn how to think, you can't unthink it.

We are all connected. To each other, biologically. To the Earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe, atomically.

Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.

The greatest of all achievements is the ability to think critically.

If you're not failing, you're not pushing your limits, and if you're not pushing your limits, you're not maximizing your potential.