Kip Thorne
He is a leading expert on the astrophysical implications of Einstein's general theory of relativity, particularly gravitational waves and black holes.
Most quoted
"When I work on a problem, I never think about beauty. I think only of how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong."
— from Paraphrasing R. Feynman, often quoted by Thorne
"The pursuit of knowledge is a journey of self-discovery, and it is one that can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe."
— from Attributed
"The warped side of the universe: Weird objects like black holes, wormholes, gravitational waves, and time machines. That's the side I love."
— from The Warped Side of Our Universe, 2019
All quotes by Kip Thorne (149)
Space-time tells matter how to move; matter tells space-time how to curve.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
Black holes are where God divided by zero.
The universe is a grand and beautiful place, and we are privileged to be able to explore its mysteries.
Science is not just a collection of facts, but a way of thinking, a way of questioning, a way of understanding the world.
The future of physics lies in the exploration of the most extreme environments in the universe.
Gravitational waves are the ripples in the fabric of spacetime, carrying information about the most violent events in the universe.
The universe is full of surprises, and we are constantly learning new things about it.
The pursuit of knowledge is a never-ending journey, and we should always be open to new ideas and new discoveries.
The most exciting thing about science is that there is always more to learn.
The universe is a vast and complex place, and we are only just beginning to understand its secrets.
The beauty of science lies in its ability to explain the world around us, and to inspire us to ask even deeper questions.
The universe is a laboratory, and we are its curious observers.
The quest for knowledge is a fundamental human endeavor, and it is what drives us to explore the unknown.
The universe is a symphony of forces, and we are trying to understand its music.
The most profound discoveries often come from unexpected places.
The universe is a story, and we are trying to read its chapters.
The pursuit of truth is a noble endeavor, and it is what makes us human.
The universe is a puzzle, and we are trying to put its pieces together.
The most important thing in science is to ask the right questions.
Contemporaries of Kip Thorne
Other Astrophysicss born within 50 years of Kip Thorne (1940).