knowledge Quotes

Before 1915, space and time were thought of as a fixed arena in which events took place, but which was not affected by what happened in it. Space and time are now dynamic quantities... space and time not only affect but are also affected by everything that happens in the universe.

I grew up thinking that a research scientist was a natural thing to be.

Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.

Science is increasingly answering questions that used to be the province of religion.

Time can behave like another direction in space under extreme conditions.

Even if it turns out that time travel is impossible, it is important that we understand why it is impossible.

There are grounds for cautious optimism that we may now be near the end ofthe search for the ultimate laws of nature.

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.

It is generally recognised that women are better than men at languages, personal relations and multi-tasking, but less good at map-reading and spatial awareness. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that women might be less good at mathematics and physics.