Rare quotes by late Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking is known for his genius, his theories on black holes, his disabilities, and his distinctive voice. The story behind Perfect Paul, however, is not as widely known.

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.

I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.

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.

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

Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.

I have no idea. People who boast about their IQ are losers.

People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.

We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into 

something we wouldn’t want to meet,

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

The universe is a better place - a better understood place - because of Stephen Hawking. No one would say that ALS is a gift, of course, but perhaps the condition caused Hawking to focus on physics with greater intensity and a fresh perspective.

Regarding his disability and his accomplishments, Stephen Hawking once said, "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."