We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet.
Stephen HawkingRead
To boldly go where no one has gone before
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote encourages exploration and pushing boundaries in pursuit of knowledge and discovery.
This quote embodies the spirit of adventure and curiosity, urging individuals to venture into the unknown and explore uncharted territories, both in the physical world and in intellectual pursuits. It reflects the human desire to innovate and discover new horizons, inspiring both scientists and dreamers to challenge limitations and strive for progress.
Themes
ExplorationDiscoveryInnovationAdventureCuriosity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a graduation speech to inspire graduates to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
More from Stephen Hawking
All quotes βI regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.
Stephen HawkingRead
It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. Its a crazy world out there. Be curious.
Stephen HawkingRead
I was not a good student. I did not spend much time at college; I was too busy enjoying myself.
Stephen HawkingRead
The world has changed far more in the past 100 years than in any other century in history. The reason is not political or economic but technological-technologies that flowed directly from advances in basic science. Clearly, no scientist better represents those advances than Albert Einstein: TIME's Person of the Century.
Stephen HawkingRead
In my opinion, there is no aspect of reality beyond the reach of the human mind.
Stephen HawkingRead
Similar quotes
By Feeling Good Throughout the Day, you Become an Instrument of Peace
Wayne DyerRead
I fear waking up one morning and finding out my life was all for nothing. We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark. When you're kind to someone in trouble, you hope they remember and are kind to someone else and so on. Soon it will be like a wildfire.
Whoopi GoldbergRead
There is so much we can do to render service, to make a difference in the world - no matter how large or small our circle of influence.
Stephen CoveyRead
Same with anyone who's been flying for years and loves it still... we're part of a world we deeply love. Just as musicians feel about scores and melodies, dancers about the steps and flow of music, so we're one with the principle of flight, the magic of being aloft in the wind!
Richard BachRead
I have crossed over on the backs of Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Madam C. J. Walker. Because of them I can now live the dream. I am the seed of the free, and I know it. I intend to bear great fruit.
Oprah WinfreyRead
At that time, we were in charge. We didn't ask. We just did. We just did what was in our heart.
Ben E. KingRead