We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.

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There is no unique picture of reality.

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Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge.

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Keeping an active mind has been vital to my survival, as has been maintaining a sense of humor.

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The wise never marry, and when they marry they become otherwise.

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associates and collaborators were Roger Penrose

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Disability need not be an obstacle to success.

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We are all now connected by the Internet, like neurons in a giant brain.

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Equations are just the boring part of mathematics. I attempt to see things in terms of geometry.

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Love the neighbor. But don't get caught.

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