“Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge.” Stephen Hawking Knowledge
“Why are we here? Where do we come from? Traditionally, these are questions for philosophy, but philosophy is dead.” Stephen Hawking DeadPhilosophy
“Obviously, because of my disability, I need assistance. But I have always tried to overcome the limitations of my condition and lead as full a life as possible. I have traveled the world, from the Antarctic to zero gravity.” Stephen Hawking Life
“I believe in universal health care. And I am not afraid to say so.” Stephen Hawking CareHealthAfraid
“Maybe I don't have the most common kind of motor neuron disease, which usually kills in two or three years.” Stephen Hawking
“The radiation left over from the Big Bang is the same as that in your microwave oven but very much less powerful. It would heat your pizza only to minus 271.3*C - not much good for defrosting the pizza, let alone cooking it.” Stephen Hawking AloneGoodPower
“Time travel used to be thought of as just science fiction, but Einstein's general theory of relativity allows for the possibility that we could warp space-time so much that you could go off in a rocket and return before you set out.” Stephen Hawking TimeWar
“Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.” Stephen Hawking Passion
“I believe everyone should have a broad picture of how the universe operates and our place in it. It is a basic human desire. And it also puts our worries in perspective.” Stephen Hawking DesireLieUniverse
“We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet.” Stephen Hawking StupidWar
“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 about 18 years to see the effect of changes to the genetic code.” Stephen Hawking Change
“There is a real danger that computers will develop intelligence and take over. We urgently need to develop direct connections to the brain so that computers can add to human intelligence rather than be in opposition.” Stephen Hawking BrainIntelligence
“I don't want to write an autobiography because I would become public property with no privacy left.” Stephen Hawking Rap
“Observations indicate that the universe is expanding at an ever increasing rate. It will expand forever, getting emptier and darker.” Stephen Hawking Universe
“I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.” Stephen Hawking PowerWar
“I think the brain is essentially a computer and consciousness is like a computer program. It will cease to run when the computer is turned off. Theoretically, it could be re-created on a neural network, but that would be very difficult, as it would require all one's memories.” Stephen Hawking BrainWork
“The media need superheroes in science just as in every sphere of life, but there is really a continuous range of abilities with no clear dividing line.” Stephen Hawking Life
“In Britain, like most of the developed world, stem-cell research is regarded as a great opportunity. America will be left behind if it doesn't change policy.” Stephen Hawking ChangeOpportunity
“I want to know why the universe exists, why there is something greater than nothing.” Stephen Hawking Universe
