The tenacity of life is mind-boggling. We keep finding it where no one thought it could be.
Neil deGrasse TysonOnly when creative people take ownership of cosmic discovery will society accept science as the cultural activity that it is.
Neil deGrasse TysonKids are born curious about the world. What adults primarily do in the presence of kids is unwittingly thwart the curiosity of children.
Neil deGrasse TysonIf we're going to affect policy, or affect attitudes, for me, the adults have always been the target population.
Neil deGrasse TysonWhile we may lose track of certain goals intermittently throughout the decades, I think we as a nation can be nimble when we need to be. All the buzz today is on the need for science literacy. That is on the agenda in ways it hasn't been in previous decades.
Neil deGrasse TysonAfter your first job, is anyone asking you what your GPA was? No, they don't care. They ask you: Are you a good leader? Do people follow you? Do you have integrity? Are you innovative? Do you solve problems? Somebody's got to do that homework and redesign the educational system so that it can actually train people to be successful in life.
Neil deGrasse Tyson