Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astronomy American 1958 355 quotes

Leading science communicator and astrophysicist

Quotes by Neil deGrasse Tyson

The universe is a dynamic, evolving entity, and we are a part of that evolution.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The universe is not obliged to be beautiful, but it is.

Interview 2014

I'm often asked what is the meaning of life. And I have a simple answer: The meaning of life is to figure out what the meaning of life is.

StarTalk Radio 2016

The greatest discoveries are not made in the laboratory, but in the mind.

Twitter 2014

The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The power of science is that it allows us to transcend our biases and see the world as it truly is.

Interview 2014

If you want to be a scientist, you have to be comfortable with not knowing.

StarTalk Radio 2016

The universe is not a clockwork machine; it's a living, breathing entity.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge.

Twitter 2014

My goal is to get people to think about the universe, not just about their own little corner of it.

Interview 2014

The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are just beginning to explore its wonders.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The beauty of science is that it allows us to understand the universe in a way that is both rational and poetic.

Interview 2014

The universe is not a static place; it is constantly changing and evolving.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The greatest gift you can give yourself is the gift of knowledge.

StarTalk Radio 2016

The universe is a cosmic dance, and we are all participants in it.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The greatest adventure is to explore the unknown.

Twitter 2014

The universe is not a place of chaos, but a place of order and beauty.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The greatest lesson I've learned is that the universe is far more complex and interesting than I ever imagined.

StarTalk Radio 2016

The universe is a symphony of stars and planets, and we are all part of its grand composition.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 2014

The greatest joy in life is to discover something new.

Twitter 2014