Stephen Hawking

Physics English 1942 – 2018 444 quotes

Theoretical physicist known for Hawking radiation and black hole theory

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

The laws of physics are the same everywhere.

A Brief History of Time 1988

The universe is all there is.

Attributed

I love ideas, and I love exploring them.

Interview

The wheelchair is my vehicle into the future.

Witty remark

My body may be a problem, but my mind is free.

Interview 1999

I have ALS, but ALS does not have me.

Personal reflection

Humor is the best medicine.

Attributed

I laugh at my own jokes.

Witty remark

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

Attributed (paraphrasing Eden Phillpotts)

We are the most insignificant yet the most wonderful beings in the universe.

Attributed

The meaning of life is what you make it.

Personal reflection

I believe in love and friendship.

Interview

Family is important to me.

Personal

Travel broadens the mind.

Attributed

I have visited many countries and met many people.

Reflection

The joy of discovery is what keeps me going.

Interview

I am an optimist about the future of humanity.

Brief Answers to the Big Questions 2018

We can overcome any challenge if we work together.

Speech

The key to success is perseverance.

Advice

Dream big and don't let anything stop you.

Attributed