When you are faced with the possibility of an early death, it makes you realize that life is worth living and that there are lots of things you want to do.
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Other Quotes by "Stephen Hawking"

One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away.
Tags: science, philosophy
I have so much that I want to do. I hate wasting time.
Tags: much, wasting-time, want, hate, time
There is no unique picture of reality.
Tags: picture, reality
Even if it turns out that time travel is impossible, it is important that we understand why it is impossible.
Tags: understand, impossible, travel, time
Theology is unnecessary.
Tags: theology, unnecessary
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