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)
I have always been drawn to the elegance and simplicity of fundamental physics.
The greatest challenge in science is to ask the right questions.
I believe that the pursuit of knowledge is one of the noblest human endeavors.
Science is a collaborative effort, and we all stand on the shoulders of giants.
The universe is a source of endless wonder and inspiration.
I have always tried to live my life with integrity and honesty.
The most important thing is to never stop learning, never stop growing.
I am fascinated by the way that seemingly simple laws can give rise to such complex phenomena.
The universe is a beautiful and mysterious place, and I am grateful to be a part of it.
I have always been driven by a desire to understand the fundamental nature of reality.
The most important thing is to be persistent, and to never give up on your dreams.
I believe that science and art are two different ways of trying to understand the same universe.
The progress of science depends on the free exchange of ideas.
The universe is a testament to the power of natural laws.
I have always found great satisfaction in the process of scientific discovery.
The most important thing is to be critical, and to question everything.
I am constantly amazed by the ingenuity of the human mind.
Science is a process of refinement, of constantly improving our understanding.
The universe is a grand and intricate tapestry.
I have always believed in the power of reason and evidence.
Contemporaries of Steven Weinberg
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Steven Weinberg (1933–2021).