3 Stephen Hawking Quotes on Understanding

Stephen Hawking quotes on understanding

4. 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.

35. If we do discover a complete theory, it should in time be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people, be able to take part in the discussion of the question of why it is that we and the universe exist. If we find the answer to that, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason - for then we would know the mind of God.

51. My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.