Stephen Hawking this name is so familiar that we all at least once heard or read about his theories in life. He is a renowned physicist after Albert Einstein In this tiny world. He is not only known for his theories but also for being differently-abled.
Though he was affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease he took it as a challenge and proved that man can fight any circumstance in life. His contribution to science is never ending. His two major contributions are, in 1970 he discovered using quantum theory and general relativity one can show that black holes can emit radiation.
In 1973 he Published journal on Hawking radiation, the theory that black holes could leak energy and particles into space
After intense fight with the motor neurone disease his soul rest in peace on 14 March at his home in Cambridge. To world’s greatest coincidence 14 March is the day when Albert Einstein was born, and on the same day Stephen Hawking whose nick name is Einstein has passed away.
Here are few quotes of his in remembrance of his great vision towards life and universe.
This is one of a famous quotes which describes him as a person “I’m not afraid of death, but I’m in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.”
“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.”
“I have no idea. People who boast about their IQ are losers.”
“Not only does God play dice, but… he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen.”
“There should be no boundaries to human endeavour. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.”
“It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you loves.”
“Next time someone complains that you have made a mistake, tell him that may be a good thing. Because without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist”
“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.”