Stephen Hawking

Physics English 1942 – 2018 444 quotes

Theoretical physicist known for Hawking radiation and black hole theory

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

The stars are our destination.

Lecture 2007

I hope to see the day when we travel to other stars.

Personal hope

The end of the universe might be a big crunch or heat death.

A Brief History of Time 1988

Inflationary theory explains the uniformity of the universe.

A Brief History of Time 1988

The cosmic microwave background is the echo of the big bang.

A Brief History of Time 1988

Dark matter is needed to explain galaxy rotation.

The Universe in a Nutshell 2001

Supersymmetry might solve some problems in particle physics.

The Universe in a Nutshell 2001

The Higgs boson is the particle that gives mass.

Comment on discovery 2012

I bet against the existence of the Higgs boson once.

Interview 2012

Science is the key to our future.

Speech

Invest in science education for the next generation.

Advocacy

Women in science are underrepresented, but they are brilliant.

Statement 2015

Equality is important in all fields.

Personal view

I support the rights of the disabled.

Advocacy

The NHS is a great institution that needs protection.

Statement 2016

Brexit is a disaster for science funding.

Comment 2016

Trump's policies threaten the environment.

Interview 2017

I am a citizen of the world.

Personal

Peace is the only way forward.

Attributed

War is the ultimate stupidity.

Reflection