The 85 best phrases of Stephen Hawking

Stephen William Hawking was a theoretical physicist, astrophysicist, and science popularizer British very popular today, largely because of his innovative thinking about black holes and relativity. He is also known for being the author of several popular science books, including "A Brief History of Time."

He suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and despite his poor prognosis, he continued to provide knowledge in an exceptional way.

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Phrases and scientific reflections of Stephen Hawking

In honor of this famous figure in the scientific field, below you can find a compilation of the best phrases of Stephen Hawking.

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1. Life would be tragic if it weren't fun

Luckily, we humans can have fun. It is the best antidote for when things go wrong.

2. Aliens visit us, the result will be like when Columbus arrived in America, which did not turn out so well for Native Americans

A quote from Hawking with a certain joking tone that talks about extraterrestrial life.

3. I think computer viruses shouldn't count as life. I think he says something about human nature: that the only life form we have created is purely destructive.

Human beings can be highly destructive people. You just have to see how some behave.

4. Einstein was wrong when he said that "God does not play dice with the Universe." Considering the black hole hypotheses, God doesn't just play dice with the Universe: he sometimes throws them where we can't see them.

Again, another phrase with a joking tone. This time, about the complexity of the universe.

5. People who brag about their IQ are losers

People have to be humble, even in reference to our intelligence.

6. We must try to understand the beginning of the Universe from scientific bases. It may be a task beyond our capabilities, but we should at least give it a try.

Understanding the Universe in its entirety is one of the tasks that the human species must carry out.

7. We are just an advanced race of monkeys on a planet smaller than a medium star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us very special

The search for knowledge about the Universe has always inspired Hawking.

8. Science predicts that many different types of Universe would spontaneously be created out of nothing. It is a matter of chance in which we are

Hawking has made great strides for science. The Universe is one of his favorite subjects.

9. Women. They are a complete mystery

A phrase that must be taken with a sense of humor.

10. Adapting to the environment is what is known as intelligence

Intelligence is the ability we have to adapt to what surrounds us.

11. I am not afraid of death, but I am not in a hurry to die. I have so many things that I want to do before

Hawking suffers from a serious illness, but he has never lost the will to live.

12. We must remember things in the order in which entropy increases

Hawking is a great theorist. One of the great geniuses of today.

13. There is no greater challenge than studying the Universe

For Hawking, we must understand the Universe. It is our mission.

14. When we look at the Universe, we see it as it was in the past

The Universe is too immense that we do not notice the changes that occur in it.

15. If there were events before this time, then it could not affect what happens today. His existence can be ignored, as it would have no observational consequences

A great quote from this character, which invites deep reflection.

16. The power of destruction of man surprises me more every day

Human beings can be really destructive to each other.

17. The human race needs an intellectual challenge. It must be boring to be God, and have nothing to discover

A date with a touch of irony that talks about intelligence.

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18. We each exist for a short space of time, and in that time we can explore only a small part of the entire Universe.

We must take advantage of our day to day to investigate, because we do not live forever.

19. I like physics, but I love cartoons

No one would say that Hawking enjoys cartoons.

20. The Universe does not allow perfection

One of those reflections that does not occur to everyone, about the structure of the cosmos.

21. It is not clear that intelligence has long-term survival value

Hawking invites deep reflection with this great quote.

22. Nothing can exist forever

Hawking reminds us that everything has a beginning and an end.

23. The voice I use is that of an old synthesizer made in 1986. I still keep it because I still do not hear a voice that I like more and because at this point, I already identify with it

Hawking's disease does not allow him to speak, but he continues to communicate.

24. Can't predict the future

The future is unpredictable, although there are people who insist on making believe that it is.

25. Every time I hear about that cat I start to draw my gun

Hawking doesn't seem like a big animal lover.

26. The human capacity for guilt is such that people can always find a way to blame ourselves.

Many times we make the mistake of blaming ourselves for everything. We are very demanding.

27. The old paradox: Can God make a stone so heavy that he cannot lift it?

With this phrase, Hawking aims to challenge the belief that God exists.

28. If we discover a complete theory, it should be understandable by everyone. Then everyone, philosophers, scientists and normal people would be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the Universe exist.

Hawking wishes we understood the Universe as a whole.

29. The Universe not only has a history, but any possible history

Human beings have not been able to explain for sure what the Universe is and why it exists.

30. I have realized that even people who say that everything is predestined and that we can do nothing to change our destiny, still look before crossing the street

Another phrase that comes to say that the future is unpredictable.

31. With genetic engineering, we will be able to increase the complexity of our DNA, and improve the human race. But it will be a slow process, because one will have to wait 18 years to see the effect of changes in the genetic code.

Scientists work so that in the future we can improve the human condition.

32. One cannot argue with a mathematical theorem

Mathematical theorems are sacred in the opinion of the author.

33. The best proof that navigation in time is impossible is the fact that they have not been invaded by tourists from the future.

Hawking has a great sense of humor as he demonstrates with this phrase.

34. One of the great mysteries of this life are women

For Hawking, it takes a lot of scientific knowledge to understand the female mind.

35. I've been immersed in science my whole life, now I'm ready to pray

Science and theology are not compatible.

36. Quiet and silent people have the strongest and loudest minds

Calm people are often thoughtful.

37. I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical energy source. It would provide an inexhaustible source of energy, without pollution and global warming

Hawking thinks that nuclear fusion would bring many benefits to people.

38. By memorizing something we increase the disorder of the Universe

A certainly curious phrase, worthy of a great thinker.

39. Time travel has often been thought of as science fiction, but Einstein's general theory of relativity allows the possibility of warping space-time so much that you could go off in a rocket and come back before leaving

Another of those ironic quotes that Hawking has us used to, which is about traveling through time.

40. Although 9/11 was horrible, it did not threaten the survival of the human race, as nuclear weapons do.

A reflection of Hawking about the attack on the twin towers.

41. Obviously, due to my disability, I need assistance. But I have always tried to overcome my limitations of my condition and lead as full a life as possible. I've traveled the world, from Antarctica to zero gravity

Hawking has proven many times to be an example of self-improvement.

42. Humanity's greatest achievements have occurred by speaking and its greatest failures by not speaking. It does not have to be this way

Communication can avoid conflicts between people.

43. Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change

Human beings adapt to the changing environment. Hawking has proven it.

44. You cannot afford to be disabled in spirit as well as physically

Despite the limitations of his illness, Hawking remains at the top of science.

45. The danger is that our power to harm or destroy the environment or our peers increases much faster than our wisdom in using that power.

Instead of using intelligence to be a better person, many individuals use it for their own benefit.

46. People differ in IQ, but we are all equally worthy

The intelligence does not determine the dignity of people.

47. It is generally recognized that women are better than men in languages, personal relationships and multitasking. But worse in map reading and spatial awareness. Therefore it would not be unreasonable to think that women would be worse in mathematics and physics

A Hawking quote that can give a lot to talk about and can create a lot of debate.

48. When your expectations are reduced to zero, you really appreciate everything you have.

In the worst moments is when you get the best version of him.

49. Our only chance for long-term survival is to expand into space. The answers to these questions show that we have made great progress in the last hundred years, but if we want to continue beyond the next hundred years, the future is in space. That is why I am in favor of space flights

Conquering space is the only thing that can save humanity in the future.

50. I have hardly met mathematicians who reason

A funny reflection about mathematicians.

51. Since there is a law like gravity, the Universe could create itself out of nothing, as it did. Spontaneous creation is the reason that something exists, rather than nothing, that the Universe exists, that we exist

Once again, Hawking harshly criticized the belief that God exists.

52. The entire history of science has been a gradual realization that events do not occur arbitrarily, but that they reflect a certain underlying, which may or may not be divine inspiration.

In reality, Hawking believes that divine inspiration is not possible.

53. There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority, and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win as it works

Again, another critique of religious thought.

54. Since my disease is progressing, I have a lot to do and I want to do it as soon as possible

His illness has never immobilized him, because Hawking has remained active. .

55. My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the Universe, because it is how it is and why it exists

Hawking has never hidden that he lives by and to understand the universe.

56. A million million million million million (1 with twenty-four zeros behind it) miles, is the size of the observable Universe

The universe is infinite, although Hawking puts a size on it.

57. The radiation that remains from the Big Band is the same as that of your microwave but much less strong

A simile between the radiation caused by the Big Bang and that used by the microwave.

58. I think everyone should have an overview of how the Universe operates and our place in it.

Knowledge of the Universe It should be the basic desire of the human being.

59. Even if there is only one unifying theory, it is just a series of rules and equations

Theories can be debated and improved.

60. One of the basic rules of the Universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply does not exist... without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist

You don't have to obsess over perfection because it doesn't exist.

61. To limit our attention to earthly matters would be to limit the human spirit

Our knowledge about life it must go beyond the borders of the earth.

62. With computer viruses, we have created a way of life in our image and likeness

Human beings have the unfortunate ability to destroy ourselves.

63. God not only plays dice, but sometimes he rolls them where no one can see them.

A phrase that makes reference to black holes.

64. Black holes aren't really black, after all: they glow like a hot body, and the smaller they are, the brighter they shine.

You cannot understand the universe without understanding black holes.

65. It's not enough for him to wear dark sunglasses and a wig. The wheelchair gives me away

Hawking is a well-respected celebrity for his finds.

66. If you think it is difficult to get humans to follow traffic laws, imagine convincing an asteroid to move along an ellipse.

The complexity of the Universe is equal to or greater than what we live on Earth.

67. I can't figure out how God could have created this world

It seems implausible that God can create everything that he is said to have created.

68. If it is possible to travel, I can be young again

Time travel is impossible, although more than one would like it to be possible.

69. The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge

Thinking that we know everything is the biggest mistake a person can make.

70. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it

Work is an important part of our well-being and is important for our personal development.

71. The thing about smart people is that they seem crazy to dumb people

Ignorant people often live centered in their world.

72. We create history by our observation, rather than by creating our own history

One of those deep quotes that force you to consider life.

73. We just have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life can develop into something that we would not want to know.

Some people use their intelligence in a negative way.

74. It is not necessary to invoke God to light the fuse and put the Universe into operation

Hawking has never been a fan of religion. He does not believe in God.

75. No matter how many times the results of experiments agree with a theory, you can never be sure that the next time the result will not contradict that theory.

Theories must be objective. That is a basic task for any researcher.

76. To survive as a species, we must eventually travel to the stars.

One of those views of Stephen Hawking in which it is not clear if he prevails optimism or pessimism.

77. Life is a wonderful thing

Despite his poor health, this scientist did not always focus on the negative aspects of life.

78. Robots could come to take control and reach a point where they can manufacture themselves

One of the fatalistic predictions related to the development of new technologies.

79. I believe that the universe is governed by the laws of science. These may have been created by God, but God does not intervene to break those rules.

Stephen Hawking denied being religious in the usual sense of the term.

80. We have to leave Earth in a hundred years

This was one of the most widespread statements of this scientist, and was linked to his belief that resources are going to run out very quickly due to the deterioration of the ecosystems existing today.

81. The next time you talk to someone who denies the existence of climate change, suggest that they take a trip to Venus

82. The universe did not need God's help to begin to exist

Another of Stephen Hawking's phrases in which religion is discussed.

83. Remember to look up at the stars and not at your feet

An inspiring phrase that can be translated into a philosophy of life to be guided by.

84. We are all connected through the Internet, like neurons in a brain

About connectivity own of the new times.

85. Science is not only a discipline of reason, it is also a discipline of romance and passion

Hawking, destroying the stereotypes linked to the world of science.