Answers Quote by Stephen Hawking
“Observations indicate that the universe is expanding at an ever-increasing rate. It will expand forever, getting emptier and darker. Although the universe doesn't have an end, it had a beginning in the Big Bang. One might ask what is before that but the answer is that there is nowhere before the Big Bang just as there is nowhere south of the South Pole.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Brief History of Time, 1988
The universe is growing faster over time, will continue endlessly, and had a finite start with no “before.”
In simple terms: The universe expands forever and began with the Big Bang.
Key Takeaway
Accept the limits of what can be known.
Themes
cosmology
entropy
existence
Mood
wonder
humble
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- astrophysics research
- public lectures
- science education
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
expansion
darkness
finite origin
Questions to Reflect On
- What does an ever‑expanding universe imply for humanity?
- How do we reconcile a beginning with no prior space?
A Different Perspective
The true nature of “before” may be beyond human comprehension.
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