The whole history of science has been the gradual realization that events do not happen in an arbitrary manner, but that they reflect a certain underlying order, which may or may not be divinely inspired. – Stephen Hawking
Philosophers have not kept up with modern developments in science. Particularly physics. – Stephen Hawking
If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist. – Stephen Hawking
There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark. – Stephen Hawking