Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is finite. This is a very comforting thought - particularly for people who cannot read more

Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is finite. This is a very comforting thought - particularly for people who cannot remember where they left things.

We are an impossibility in an impossible universe.

We are an impossibility in an impossible universe.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

Consciousness . . . is the phenomenon whereby the universe's very
existence is made known.

Consciousness . . . is the phenomenon whereby the universe's very
existence is made known.

Black holes are where God divided by zero.

Black holes are where God divided by zero.

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.

There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it read more

There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

Space isn't remote at all. It's only an hour's drive away if
your car could go straight upwards.

Space isn't remote at all. It's only an hour's drive away if
your car could go straight upwards.