And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you… — Stephen Hawking · Smartyfair

And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at.

Stephen Hawking1942–2018 · scientist · 1900s-2000s EnglandStephen Hawking was a physicist who studied black holes and the origins of the universe, becoming one of the most famous scientists of his time.10 quotes

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