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" Before we understand science, it is natural to believe that God created the universe. "
Stephen Hawking
Science
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" Some forms of motor neuron disease are genetically linked, but I have no indication that my kind is. No other member of my family has had it. But I would be in favour of abortion if there was a high risk. "
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" My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically. "
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" If I had a time machine, I'd visit Marilyn Monroe in her prime or drop in on Galileo as he turned his telescope to the heavens. "
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" Wagner manages to convey emotion with music better than anyone, before or since. "
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" The voice I use is a very old hardware speech synthesizer made in 1986. I keep it because I have not heard a voice I like better and because I have identified with it. "
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" As scientists, we step on the shoulders of science, building on the work that has come before us - aiming to inspire a new generation of young scientists to continue once we are gone. "
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" When one's expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have. "
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" With genetic engineering, we will be able to increase the complexity of our DNA, and improve the human race. But it will be a slow process, because one will have to wait about 18 years to see the effect of changes to the genetic code. "
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" I think those who have a terminal illness and are in great pain should have the right to choose to end their own life, and those that help them should be free from prosecution. "
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" I have wondered about time all my life. "
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" One can't predict the weather more than a few days in advance. "
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" Someone told me that each equation I included in the book would halve the sales. "
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" I enjoy all forms of music - pop, classical and opera. "
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" Why are we here? Where do we come from? Traditionally, these are questions for philosophy, but philosophy is dead. "
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" Keeping an active mind has been vital to my survival, as has been maintaining a sense of humor. "
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