Quotes by Stephen Hawking

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

For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happened which unleashed the power of our imaginations, we learned to talk. (Stephen Hawking)

I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. (Stephen Hawking)

I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. Weve created life in our own image. (Stephen Hawking)

I think that its important for scientists to explain their work, particularly in cosmology. This now answers many questions once asked of religion. (Stephen Hawking)

If human life were long enough to find the ultimate theory, everything would have been solved by previous generations. Nothing would be left to be discovered. (Stephen Hawking)

If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist. (Stephen Hawking)

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. (Stephen Hawking)

It is a waste of time to be angry about my disability. One has to get on with life and I havent done badly. People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining. (Stephen Hawking)

It is no good getting furious if you get stuck. What I do is keep thinking about the problem but work on something else. Sometimes it is years before I see the way forward. In the case of information loss and black holes, it was 29 years. (Stephen Hawking)