Alan Lightman
1948
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Quotes
Biography
Alan Lightman is an American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur. He was born in 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. Lightman is known for his significant contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in the areas of astrophysics and cosmology. In addition to his scientific work, he is a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction, with several of his novels receiving critical acclaim for blending science and humanities. Lightman is also the founder of the Harpswell Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in Southeast Asia through education.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Time is not a thing that passes. It's a sea on which you float.
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Happiness will come to you when it comes from you.
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When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.
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It's a law of nature: in order to live, you must be willing to die.
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The mystery of our existence is not a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.