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More Quotes by Stephen Hawking
Unfortunately, however, these two theories are known to be inconsistent with each other—they cannot both be correct.
If what we regard as real depends on our theory, how can we make reality the basis of our philosophy? But we cannot distinguish what is real about the universe without a theory. It makes no sense to ask if it corresponds to reality, because we do not know what reality is independent of a theory.
One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn't exist.....Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist
Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge.
What I meant by 'we would know the mind of God' is, we would know everything that God would know, if there were a God. Which there isn't. I'm an atheist.
The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people.
The rate of progress is so rapid that what one learns at school or university is always a bit out of date. Only a few people can keep up with the rapidly advancing frontier of knowledge, and they have to devote their whole time to it and specialize in a small area. The rest of the population has little idea of the advances that are being made or the excitement they are generating.
Scientific discovery may not be better than sex, but the satisfaction lasts longer.
Disability need not be an obstacle to success.
What is important is that we have the ability to create.