Up until the 1920s, everyone thought the universe was essentially static and unchanging in time. Stephen Hawking 1920sessentiallystatic Change image and share on social
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. Stephen Hawking applicationbenefitcommercial share on social
There is nothing bigger or older than the universe. Stephen Hawking bigolduniverse 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
Sometimes I wonder if I'm as famous for my wheelchair and disabilities as I am for my discoveries. Stephen Hawking disabilitydiscoveryfamous Change image and share on social
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 codecomplexitydna share on social
I was not a good student. I did not spend much time at college; I was too busy enjoying myself. Stephen Hawking busycollegeenjoy Change image and share on social
I have found far greater enthusiasm for science in America than here in Britain. There is more enthusiasm for everything in America. Stephen Hawking americabritainenthusiasm 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
'The Simpsons' appearances were great fun. But I don't take them too seriously. I think 'The Simpsons' have treated my disability responsibly. Stephen Hawking appearancedisabilityfun Change image and share on social
