The universe, they said, depended for its operation on the balance of four forces which they identified as charm, persuasion, read more

The universe, they said, depended for its operation on the balance of four forces which they identified as charm, persuasion, uncertainty and bloody-mindedness.

The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone here and read more

The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone here and there who thinks and feels with us, and though distant, is close to us in spirit - this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.

The size of the universe depresses many people, but not me, I'm delighted at it

The size of the universe depresses many people, but not me, I'm delighted at it

The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, read more

The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference

What do I dislike about death? Must be the hours.

What do I dislike about death? Must be the hours.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?

What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?

I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.

I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.

The celestial order and the beauty of the universe compel me to
admit that there is some excellent and read more

The celestial order and the beauty of the universe compel me to
admit that there is some excellent and eternal Being, who
deserves the respect and homage of men.