knowledge Quotes

Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge.

A few years ago, the city council of Monza, Italy, barred pet owners from keeping goldfish in curved bowls... saying that it is cruel to keep a fish in a bowl with curved sides because, gazing out, the fish would have a distorted view of reality. But how do we know we have the true, undistorted picture of reality?

If you believe in science, like I do, you believe that there are certain laws that are always obeyed.

We think we have solved the mystery of creation. Maybe we should patent the universe and charge everyone royalties for their existence.

I have found far greater enthusiasm for science in America than here in Britain. There is more enthusiasm for everything in America.

Science predicts that many different kinds of universe will be spontaneously created out of nothing. It is a matter of chance which we are in.

Throughout history, people have studied pure science from a desire to understand the universe rather than practical applications for commercial gain. But their discoveries later turned out to have great practical benefits.

To my mathematical brain, the numbers alone make thinking about aliens perfectly rational. The real challenge is to work out what aliens might actually be like.

Before I lost my voice, it was slurred, so only those close to me could understand, but with the computer voice, I found I could give popular lectures. I enjoy communicating science. It is important that the public understands basic science, if they are not to leave vital decisions to others.

One can't predict the weather more than a few days in advance.