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Stephen Hawking Quotes: Sayings About Aliens, Time Travel On Physicist's Death Anniversary

Thursday marks the first death anniversary of Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned theoretical physicist and author of "A Brief History of Time."

Hawking was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, at the age of 21 in 1963. Although doctors expected him to live for only a few more years after the diagnosis, Hawking lived for over 50 years more. He died in 2018 at the age of 76.

"He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world,” Hawking’s children said in a statement on his passing. "He once said, 'It would not be much of a universe if it wasn't home to the people you love.'"

Here are a few quotes by him to celebrate one of the most brilliant minds in the field of science, courtesy Brainy Quote: 

“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.”

“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”

“Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge.”

“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 at One World Observatory in New York City, April 12, 2016. Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

“Science is beautiful when it makes simple explanations of phenomena or connections between different observations. Examples include the double helix in biology and the fundamental equations of physics.”

“I believe alien life is quite common in the universe, although intelligent life is less so. Some say it has yet to appear on planet Earth.”

“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.”

“No one undertakes research in physics with the intention of winning a prize. It is the joy of discovering something no one knew before.”

“Our population and our use of the finite resources of planet Earth are growing exponentially, along with our technical ability to change the environment for good or ill.”

“Time travel used to be thought of as just science fiction, but Einstein's general theory of relativity allows for the possibility that we could warp space-time so much that you could go off in a rocket and return before you set out.”

“If aliens visit us, the outcome would be much as when Columbus landed in America, which didn't turn out well for the Native Americans.”

“The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities.”

“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.”

“God may exist, but science can explain the universe without the need for a creator.”

“People who boast about their I.Q. are losers.”

“Life on Earth is at the ever-increasing risk of being wiped out by a disaster, such as sudden global nuclear war, a genetically engineered virus or other dangers we have not yet thought of.”

“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.”

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Memorable quotes from former First Lady Nancy Reagan

Former Frist Lady Nancy Reagan had  many detractors during her time in the White House, but she remained outspoken in defending her  actions and stating her beliefs. 

Here's a collection of some of her quotes from BrainyQuote.com.

“The movies were custard compared to politics.”

“You learn something out of everything, and you come to realize more than ever that we're all here for a certain space of time, and, and then it's going to be over, and you better make this count.”

“I must say acting was good training for the political life which lay ahead for us.”

“A woman is like a tea bag, you can not tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.”

“For eight years, I was sleeping with the president, and if that doesn't give you special access, I don't know what does!”

>>Nancy Reagan dies at 94

“To my young friends out there: Life can be great, but not when you can't see it. So, open your eyes to life: to see it in the vivid colors that God gave us as a precious gift to His children, to enjoy life to the fullest, and to make it count. Say yes to your life.”

“It is true that when you're in the White House alone, it is a lonely place. Big and lonely.”

 “There is no job description for the first lady and she's only there because her husband got elected president.”

 “Feminism is the ability to choose what you want to do.”

>>Photos: Nancy Reagan passes away at the age of 94

"I'm against abortion. On the other hand, I believe in a woman's choice. " 

“My life really began when I married my husband.”

When people say, 'You have Alzheimer's,' you have no idea what Alzheimer's is. You know it's not good. You know there's no light at the end of the tunnel. That's the only way you can go. But you really don't know anything about it. And you don't know what to expect.

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Some Pearls of Wisdom from the Sea That was Known as Albert Einstein

The thought leader was equally brainy with his words as his scientific works. Here's what entrepreneurs can learn from him

March 17, 2019 4 min read

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Many scientists have contributed tremendously to the field of science but only one name survived the struggle of history – Albert Einstein. The prominent mathematician, best known for giving the world ‘Theory of Relativity’ had many intellectual achievements during his career but the thought leader was equally brainy with his words too.

Here are some inspiring quotes by the German Genius, entrepreneurs can take motivation from:

“A foolish faith in authority is the worst enemy of truth.”

Since a young age, Einstein was into solving complex problems. He never believed in the systematic training and worship of authority. At school, his discomfort to the style of teaching was a testimony to his free-thinking, which he promoted later in life along with individuality.

Takeaway: For entrepreneurs looking to start up, the sky is the limit. Harbouring a blind faith in what the world has believed for years would be idiocy. The time is to look at education beyond degrees and explore new truths, new findings.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

The geniuses like Nikola Tesla have had the wildest of imaginations and it is their mind’s eye that helped them achieved the heights. Einstein was no different. His unusual habit of muttering sentences under his breath which frightened his parents turned into an important tactic for the whiz kid.

Takeaway: In the world of entrepreneurship, dropouts have gained more success than highly-qualified individuals. Be it, Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg, every exemplary entrepreneur has soared in his/her career due to their imagination and not the knowledge they gained at a renowned business school.

"I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious."

Being inquisitive to explore the wonders of science and mathematics at a young age played an instrumental role in Einstein’s many intellectual endeavours. While many called him gifted for his extraordinary abilities, he called it curiosity.

Takeaway: No one is a genius by birth. It is an ability people develop with time through their experiences and curiosity. If one is inquisitive enough to have the courage to go to umpteen depths to sate their thirst for knowledge, then no one can beat them.

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."

Even a man of calibre like Einstein was not immune to making errors. During his highly productive career, the German genius has made several mistakes also. Modern scientists think that what the late mathematician called cosmological constant might actually be dark energy.

Takeaway: Mistakes establish a person as a human. It is a part and parcel of every individual’s life but a person rises only when he learns from his mistakes. An entrepreneur with many failed ventures in the past, value success more than those who have hit the bull’s eye at their first attempt.

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

No obstacle ever shook Einstein’s will to move ahead. Despite being a genius, he couldn’t escape the struggle of life. The deep thinker often forgot his possessions behind due to his weak memory but did that dwindle his prowess as a scientist? No! He lived his life like a king and that’s what he preached too.

Takeaway: Amid the struggle to keep up with the latest deals, balance sheets and thousands of proposals, entrepreneurs often lose themselves inside the four walls of their office. What they often forget is that one doesn’t need to be a genius to do major work in the world.