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 More Quotes by Neil deGrasse Tyson More Quotes From Neil deGrasse Tyson Math is the language of the universe. So the more equations you know, the more you can converse with the cosmos. Neil deGrasse Tyson cosmos mind-blowing math Climate change has taken on political dimensions. That's odd because I don't see people choosing sides over E=Mc2 or other fundamental facts of science. Neil deGrasse Tyson political taken people If the only time you think of me as a scientist is during Black History Month, then I must not be doing my job as a scientist. Neil deGrasse Tyson black-history jobs thinking In the end, it's the people who are curious who change the world. Neil deGrasse Tyson curious people world We didn't go to the moon to explore or because it was in our DNA or because we're Americans. We went because we were at war and we felt a threat. Neil deGrasse Tyson dna moon war I think everyone should have a personal mission to leave the Earth a better place for them having lived in it and let Earth then take it from there. Neil deGrasse Tyson earth should-have thinking Anyone who has wrestled knows that it's the hardest thing in the world to do. Anyone who says something else is the hardest thing has never wrestled. That's what I have found. ... You don't wrestle because it's easy, you wrestle because it's hard. I don't do astrophysics because it's easy, I do it because it's hard. And I juxtapose the two in my mind, body, and soul all the time. Neil deGrasse Tyson found-you soul two I want people to see that the cosmic perspective is simultaneously honest about the universe we live in and uplifting, when we realize how far we have come and how wonderful is this world of ours. Neil deGrasse Tyson perspective uplifting people On Venus you could cook a 16-inch pepperoni pizza in seven seconds, just by holding it out to the air. (Yes, I did the math.) Neil deGrasse Tyson air math science There is no true understanding of Biology without Chemistry. And there's no true understanding of Chemistry without Physics. Neil deGrasse Tyson chemistry physics understanding When we try to look farther into the universe we come to what appears to be the end of space but actually it's the beginning of time. Neil deGrasse Tyson space trying looks I have thoughts every day that are themselves tweets. Neil deGrasse Tyson tweet When I needed to overcome the low expectations of others or the bias that would be expressed in one circumstance or another, I'd keep on keeping on. And I climb over the obstacle, go around it, dig under it, fly over it. That's what kept me going. Otherwise I would have never been an astrophysicist. Neil deGrasse Tyson overcoming expectations would-be Cutting PBS support (0.012% of budget) to help balance the Federal budget is like deleting text files to make room on your 500Gig hard drive Neil deGrasse Tyson pbs support cutting I'm not criticizing the science in Star Wars. That's a waste of everybody's time. Neil deGrasse Tyson waste stars war What I’m saying is, when different experiments give you the same result, it is no longer subject to your opinion. That’s the good thing about science: It’s true whether or not you believe in it. That’s why it works. Neil deGrasse Tyson different giving believe By the way, how much does NASA cost? It's half a penny on a dollar. Did you know that? ... The most powerful agency on the dreams of a nation is currently underfunded to do what it needs to be doing, and that's making dreams come true ... How much would you pay for the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson agency powerful dream So what is true for life itself is no less true for the universe: knowing where you came from is no less important than knowing where you are going. Neil deGrasse Tyson knowing religious science Not enough of our society is trained how to understand and interpret quantitative information. This activity is a centerpiece of science literacy to which we should all strive-the future health, wealth, and security of our democracy depend on it. Until that is achieved, we are at risk of making under-informed decisions that affect ourselves, our communities, our country, and even the world. Neil deGrasse Tyson future science country Kids are never the problem. They are born scientists. The problem is always the adults. They beat the curiosity out of kids. They outnumber kids. They vote. They wield resources. That's why my public focus is primarily adults. Neil deGrasse Tyson mind-blowing focus kids
