The world is a very dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.
Black holes, cosmology
Often attributed to him, but also to Albert Einstein. Its direct origin for Hawking is unclear.
Approx. 2000s
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Humorous"I would like to know the mind of God, but I'm not sure God has a mind. He may just be a set of laws."
Humorous"We are very, very small, but we are also very, very smart."
Humorous"The greatest danger for our future is apathy."
Controversial"The universe is a big place, and we are a small part of it. But we are an important part of it."
Humorous