While physics and mathematics may tell us how the universe began, they are not much use in predicting human behavior because there are far too many equations to solve. I'm no better than anyone else at understanding what makes people tick, particularly women. Stephen Hawking beginbehaviorequation share on social
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. Stephen Hawking awarenessgenerallygood share on social
My ideal role would be a baddie in a James Bond film. I think the wheelchair and the computer voice would fit the part. Stephen Hawking baddiebondcomputer Change image and share on social
The doctor who diagnosed me with ALS, or motor neuron disease, told me that it would kill me in two or three years. Stephen Hawking diagnosediseasedoctor Change image and share on social
I think it quite likely that we are the only civilization within several hundred light years; otherwise we would have heard radio waves. Stephen Hawking civilizationhearhundred Change image and share on social
I can't say that my disability has helped my work, but it has allowed me to concentrate on research without having to lecture or sit on boring committees. Stephen Hawking allowborecommittee Change image and share on social
Most sets of values would give rise to universes that, although they might be very beautiful, would contain no one able to wonder at that beauty. Stephen Hawking beautifulbeautygive Change image and share on social
My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically. Stephen Hawking adviceconcentratedisability share on social
Exploration by real people inspires us. Stephen Hawking explorationinspirepeople Change image and share on social
We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being, but we share the same human spirit. Stephen Hawking humanmillrun Change image and share on social
