My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.

I think computer viruses should count as life ... I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image.

Primitive life is very common and intelligent life is fairly rare. Some would say it has yet to occur on earth.

We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us something very special.

One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away.

You can't afford to be disabled in spirit as well as physically. People won't have time for you.

Nature and nature’s laws lay hid in night: god said, let newton be! and all was light.

Government works best under the glare of public scrutiny. Absent such scrutiny, abuses occur.

Not only does god play dice, but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen.