Lawrence M. Krauss Mean Quotations

If we wish to draw philosophical conclusions about our own existence, our significance, and the significance of the universe itself, our conclusions should be based on empirical knowledge. A truly open mind means forcing our imaginations to conform to the evidence of reality, and not vice versa, whether or not we like the implications.

The real thing that physics tell us about the universe is that it's big, rare event happens all the time — including life — and that doesn't mean it's special.

A truly open mind means forcing our imaginations to conform to the evidence of reality, and not vice versa.

Lack of comfort means we are on the threshold of new insights.