Stephen Hawking (Stephen William Hawking) Quotes
My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.
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Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions.
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Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.
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It's a fine balance for an athlete in enjoying the moment and being really satisfied, say, with a run, and with your day, and knowing you can make it better in the future.
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I think I'm going to have a lot of trouble.
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I love doing the dishes... not for the act of cleaning but because I get to put my headphones in, listen to music, and ignore the world for an hour, and it's totally acceptable because I'm cleaning.
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No. I mean those people really did something for designers I don't think department stores can, could or should do still today. Today the world is different so you have to make it differently. There's TV. There's a lot of things.
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I consider myself very lucky, essentially - I was put into a pop group even though my musical taste was very niche before.
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I had a pretty public divorce. They're not easy - divorces - and it took me a long time to really get through.
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To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.
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Does a black person make them an African American? No. There are Hispanics that are very, very dark skinned so the word has lost its meaning, it's not a very concise or proper word to use even today and it wasn't then.
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I don't think I ever wore pants on 'Reno 911!' and I was on it about five times.
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If you want to call me names, make jokes and doubt my intentions, go ahead, because the reality is I can take it.
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A single tree in the tropical forest in the south of Mexico has more different species than some European countries.
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Sentimentalism is the working off on yourself of feelings you haven't really got.
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There never was a bad man that had ability for good service.
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All is well, practice kindness, heaven is nigh.
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The place of the father in the modern suburban family is a very small one – particularly if he plays golf, which he usually does.
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People who pin their faith to a catchword never feel the necessity of understanding anything.
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Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.
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I think all writers are armchair psychologists to some degree or another, and I think a character's sexuality is fascinating. It's a great way to really get at the root of their identity, because it's such a personal thing.
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The United States is the leader of the free world.
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The universe began as an enormous breath being held. I am glad that it did... until this great exhalation is finished, my thoughts live on.
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I'm more obsessed with the idea of vacation than any one particular vacation spot. I love to explore new places and cultures.
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My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.
