Stephen Hawking

Physics English 1942 – 2018 444 quotes

Theoretical physicist known for Hawking radiation and black hole theory

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

M-theory unifies the different string theories.

Paper with M-theory 1995

The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff.

Paraphrasing Sagan

Curiosity is the engine of achievement.

Attributed quote

Never give up on what you really want to do.

Advice

The universe is a grand book, and we are trying to read it.

Metaphor

AI could be the worst event in the history of our civilization.

BBC Radio 2014

We need to control the development of AI.

Lecture 2017

The risk of AI is like playing with fire.

Attributed

Humanity must expand into space to survive.

Interview 2006

Colonizing other planets is essential for the future.

Lecture 2010

The Earth is becoming too small for us.

Personal reflection

I support nuclear power as a clean energy source.

Statement 2011

Global warming is a serious issue that requires action.

Sydney speech 2007

We must reduce carbon emissions to save the planet.

Attributed

Education is key to solving the world's problems.

Speech

Science belongs to all of humanity.

Attributed quote

The pursuit of knowledge is endless.

Personal reflection

I am grateful for the life I have had.

Brief Answers to the Big Questions 2018

There is no heaven or afterlife; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.

Interview with The Guardian 2011

Before we understand science, it is natural to believe that God created the universe.

The Grand Design 2010