Stephen Hawking

Physics English 1942 – 2018 444 quotes

Theoretical physicist known for Hawking radiation and black hole theory

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

The arms race is a danger to humanity.

Statement 1980

Nuclear weapons should be banned.

Advocacy

I am against the death penalty.

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Human rights must be universal.

Statement

Poverty is a human-made problem that can be solved.

Reflection

I enjoy science fiction, especially space travel stories.

Interview

Star Trek inspires me with its vision of the future.

Comment

Music is a universal language.

Personal

I like classical music, especially Bach.

Interview

Art and science are both creative endeavors.

Reflection

The beauty of mathematics is in its elegance.

Attributed

Poetry can express the inexpressible.

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I have written children's books to inspire young minds.

George's Secret Key to the Universe 2007

Stories make science accessible.

Reflection

The Simpsons is a clever show with scientific references.

Comment

I appeared on The Simpsons, which was fun.

TV appearance 1999

Humor helps in difficult times.

Personal

I have a dry sense of humor.

Self-description

Jokes about physicists are common, but we take them in stride.

Witty remark

My voice synthesizer has a distinctive tone that people recognize.

Reflection