Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astronomy American 1958 355 quotes

Leading science communicator and astrophysicist

Quotes by Neil deGrasse Tyson

The universe is not just out there, it's in here.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

The universe is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.

Attributed to Augustine of Hippo, often used by Tyson metaphorically

The universe is not just a place, it's a process.

Various speeches

The universe is a mirror, reflecting our own questions and our own answers.

Various speeches

The universe is not just a collection of matter, it's a collection of ideas.

Various speeches

The universe is a journey, and we are the travelers.

Various speeches

The universe is a puzzle, and we are the solvers.

Various speeches

The universe is a mystery, and we are the detectives.

Various speeches

The universe is a story, and we are the characters.

Various speeches

The universe is a vast and wondrous place, and we are privileged to explore it.

Various speeches

The universe is a constant source of inspiration and awe.

Various speeches

The universe is a reminder that there is always more to learn, always more to discover.

Various speeches

The universe is a testament to the power of observation and reason.

Various speeches

The universe is a profound and humbling experience.

Various speeches

The universe is a mirror of our own potential for greatness.

Various speeches

The universe is a cosmic laboratory, and we are the experiment.

Various speeches

Curiosity is the engine of achievement.

Various interviews and talks

The most important data point in any experiment is the one that doesn't fit.

Various interviews and talks

I'm often asked whether I believe in UFOs. I'm open to the idea, but I'm not open to the idea that every blurry photo is evidence.

Various interviews and talks

Kids are born scientists. They're born curious. We beat it out of them.

Various interviews and talks