Beginning Quote by Stephen Hawking
“So long as the universe had a beginning, we could suppose it had a creator. But if the universe is really completely self-contained, having no boundary or edge, it would have neither beginning nor end: it would simply be. What place, then, for a creator?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Grand Design, 2010
If the universe is self‑contained without boundaries, the concept of a creator becomes unnecessary.
In simple terms: A self‑contained universe may not need a creator.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about origins.
Themes
philosophy
cosmology
theology
existence
science
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- philosophical debate
- theological discussion
Key Concepts
finite vs infinite universe
causality
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a creator needed to explain existence?
- How does a boundary‑less universe affect belief?
A Different Perspective
Science may not address metaphysical questions.
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