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.
Stephen HawkingThe idea of 10 dimensions might sound exciting, but they would cause real problems if you forget where you parked your car.
Stephen Hawking[On President Bush's plan to get to Mars in 10 years] Stupid. Robots would do a better job and be much cheaper because you don't have to bring them back.
Stephen Hawking