There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark. – Stephen Hawking
Most sets of values would give rise to universes that, although they might be very beautiful, would contain no one able to wonder at that beauty. – Stephen Hawking
To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit. – Stephen Hawking
God not only plays dice, but also sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen. – Stephen Hawking
Do not judge from mere appearances; for the lift laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy. The bosom can ache beneath diamond brooches; and many a blithe heart dances under coarse wool. – Edwin Hubbel Chapin