Steven Weinberg
Shared the Nobel Prize for his contributions to the electroweak unification theory.
Most quoted
"It is almost irresistible for humans to believe that we have some special relation to the universe, that human life is not just a more-or-less farcical outcome of a chain of accidents, but that we were somehow planned from the beginning."
— from The First Three Minutes: A Modern View Of The Origin Of The Universe, 1977
"It is almost irresistible for humans to believe that we have some special relation to the universe, that human life is not just a more-or-less farcical outcome of a chain of accidents, but that we were somehow planned from the start."
— from The First Three Minutes: A Modern View Of The Origin Of The Universe, 1977
"Religion is an insult to human dignity. With or without it, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion."
— from A Designer Universe?, 1999
All quotes by Steven Weinberg (381)
The universe is a strange place. And we're just trying to make sense of it. But sometimes, it's better to just enjoy the ride.
The universe is a vast and complex system. And we're just a small part of it. But at least we're a conscious part.
I'm not a religious person. But I do believe in the power of love.
The laws of physics are like a good game. They have rules, but they also have surprises.
The most important thing in life is to be curious. And if you're curious, you'll never be bored.
The world is a beautiful place. And we're just trying to make it a little bit better. But sometimes, it's better to just leave it alone.
The universe is a vast and mysterious place. And we're just trying to understand it. But sometimes, it's better to just accept that we don't know everything.
I'm not a spiritual person. But I do believe in the power of hope.
The laws of physics are like a good story. They have a beginning, a middle, and an end. But they also have twists and turns.
The most important thing in science is not to be right, but to be honest.
The world is a complicated place. And we're just trying to make sense of it. But sometimes, it's better to just embrace the chaos.
The universe is a vast and unpredictable place. And we're just trying to navigate it. But sometimes, it's better to just go with the flow.
I'm not a religious person. But I do believe in the power of kindness.
The laws of physics are like a good song. They have a rhythm, a melody, and a harmony. But they also have a message.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. And if you can't be yourself, at least be interesting.
The world is a beautiful mess. And we're just trying to clean it up. But sometimes, it's better to just enjoy the mess.
The more we understand the universe, the more we realize how pointless it is.
It is almost irresistible for humans to believe that we have some special relation to the universe, that human life is not just a more-or-less farcical outcome of a chain of accidents, but that we were somehow planned from the start.
We are an insignificant part of a vast universe, and our lives are brief and fleeting. But we have the capacity to understand this universe, and to find beauty and meaning in it.
The more we learn about the universe, the more we are forced to confront the fact that it is a cold, impersonal place, indifferent to our hopes and fears.
Contemporaries of Steven Weinberg
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Steven Weinberg (1933–2021).