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 beautiful and terrifying place, and we are lucky to be here to witness it.
Science is the poetry of reality.
The laws of physics are not just arbitrary rules; they are the deep structure of reality.
The universe is a cosmic dance, and we are all dancers in it.
The human spirit is indomitable, even in the face of an indifferent universe.
The greatest gift we can give ourselves is the gift of understanding.
The universe is a symphony, and we are all instruments playing our part.
The search for truth is a journey, not a destination.
The beauty of the universe is not just in its grandeur, but in its intricate details.
We are all connected to the universe, and the universe is connected to us.
The human mind is a universe in itself, full of wonders and mysteries.
The universe is a story, and we are all characters in it.
The greatest adventure is the adventure of understanding.
The universe is a canvas, and we are all artists, painting our own lives.
The human heart is a compass, guiding us through the wilderness of life.
The universe is a mirror, reflecting our own hopes and fears.
The greatest wisdom is to know that we know nothing.
The universe is a dream, and we are all dreamers in it.
The human spirit is a flame, burning brightly in the darkness of the unknown.
The universe is a puzzle, and we are all trying to solve it.
Contemporaries of Steven Weinberg
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Steven Weinberg (1933–2021).