Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astronomy American 1958 355 quotes

Leading science communicator and astrophysicist

Quotes by Neil deGrasse Tyson

The universe is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be cherished.

Interview

I'm not a prophet. I'm just a scientist.

Interview

The universe is a vast and endless ocean, and we are all sailors on its waves.

Interview

The greatest adventure is to explore the depths of your own mind.

Interview

The most important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

Attributed to Einstein, often quoted by Tyson

I don't have the need to be right. I have the need to find the truth.

Various interviews

The universe is a symphony of strings, and the mind of God is the music.

Attributed to Michio Kaku, often referenced by Tyson

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

Twitter

The greatest of all cosmic mysteries is not that there is a universe, but that there is life in it.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

We are not just in the universe, the universe is in us.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

The power of the universe is in your hands. You just have to know how to wield it.

Various speeches

The more I learn about the universe, the less I believe in a personal God.

Various interviews

Curiosity and the urge to solve problems are the great forces of human progress.

Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier

The universe is a place of wonder, and we are privileged to be a part of it.

Various speeches

The quest for knowledge is the greatest adventure of all.

Various speeches

The universe is not just a collection of facts, it's a story.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.

Attributed to Carl Sagan, often quoted by Tyson

The universe is not a machine, it's an organism.

Various speeches

The beauty of the universe is not just in its grandeur, but in its intricate details.

Various speeches

The universe is a constant reminder of our own insignificance, and our own potential.

Various speeches