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Not only does God play dice, but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen
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"Not only does God play dice, but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen"

- Stephen Hawking

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In this quote, popular physicist Stephen Hawking is describing the concept of randomness and unpredictability in deep space. He is suggesting that despite the fact that many individuals think that God has a prepare for whatever and controls every element of our lives, there are still moments where things seem to happen randomly and without explanation. By saying that God plays dice, Hawking is mentioning the concept that there is an aspect of possibility and unpredictability in the world. And by including that God in some cases tosses the dice where they can not be seen, he is suggesting that there are forces at play that are beyond our understanding and understanding. This quote challenges our standard beliefs about the function of God in deep space and motivates us to embrace the unknown and strange elements of life.

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Stephen Hawking This quote is written / told by Stephen Hawking between January 8, 1942 and March 14, 2018. He was a famous Physicist from United Kingdom. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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