Neil deGrasse Tyson Quotes

The problem in society is not kids not knowing science. The problem is adults not knowing science. They outnumber kids 5 to 1, they wield power, they write legislation. When you have scientifically illiterate adults, you have undermined the very fabric of what makes a nation wealthy and strong.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

The good thing about science is that its true whether or not you believe in it.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Itd be a shame to talk about the universe and not show some images of it, because we have some of the more stunning representations of our field relative to any of the sciences. But I dont use the imagery as a substitute for the insights and wisdom I can convey so that when you leave you say to yourself, Wow, Im a little more deeply connected to the universe, and I want to learn more.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

I wonder if, in fact, we have been observed by aliens and upon close examination of human conduct and human behavior they have concluded that there is no sign of intelligent life on Earth.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

The problem, often not discovered until late in life, is that when you look for things in life like love, meaning, motivation, it implies they are sitting behind a tree or under a rock. The most successful people in life recognize, that in life they create their own love, they manufacture their own meaning, they generate their own motivation. For me, I am driven by two main philosophies, know more today about the world than I knew yesterday. And lessen the suffering of others. Youd be surprised how far that gets you.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

One thing in life is for certain, the more profoundly baffled you have been in your life, the more open your mind becomes to new ideas.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Its a weird state to be in to go to the Bible and try to invoke science, right?

Neil deGrasse Tyson

I know of no time in human history where ignorance was better than knowledge.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

The molecules that comprise our body are traceable to the crucibles of the centers of stars.These atoms and molecules are in us because, in fact, the universe is in us. And, we are not only figuratively, but literally, stardust.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Right now people think God is dark energy and dark matter, the spirit. Go ahead and think that, but the day we can tell you exactly what it is - that its gremlins in the vacuum of space or whatever - then whats your recourse at that point?

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Ignorance is a virus. Once it starts spreading, it can only be cured by reason. For the sake of humanity, we must be that cure.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Need a distraction today? Not only does 12 + 1 = 11 + 2, but the letters twelve plus one rearrange to give you eleven plus two.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

If the Sun exploded, we wouldnt know about it for 8 minutes and 20 seconds. Light and gravity take that long to reach us. Then we would vaporize.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

If God to you is where science has yet to tread, then God is an ever-receding pocket.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

If factual information upsets you, then you are creating a world that is not embracing objective truths, and thats not how you advance a democracy.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Today, scientists sound the alarm on other environmental dangers. Vested interests still hire their own scientists to confuse the issue. But in the end, nature, will not be fooled.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

The idea that God resides in the unknown is what philosophers call the God of the gaps. And we have this thing called science, which marches on and makes discoveries in those gaps, ultimately closing gaps.

Neil deGrasse Tyson