Neither will it be an exaggeration, nor will it be wrong for me to say that Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest men to have ever walked on this earth. And one of the greatest minds of our time.  

In the 76 years of his life, there was not a single day when Hawking did not inspire people around him and the world, be it with his achievements, his intelligence, his findings, his courage, his humour or his strong willpower to succeed.

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Renowned physicist, cosmologist and the author of 'A Brief History of Time', Stephen Hawking passed away today, leaving a giant black hole in our hearts.

When he got diagnosed with a rare early-onset of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which paralysed him over the years, the doctors told him he might live for only a few more years. But, Hawking proved everyone wrong and went on to live for another 55 years, in which he made some of the most groundbreaking contributions to science.

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Hawking was an inspiration for the whole world, not only for his contribution to science and the world, but also for giving the world some valuable lessons on life, courage and success. So, as we remember this great mind who is credited for Hawking radiation, Hawking energy and who explained cosmology using the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics, let's take a look at some of his inspirational quotes:

Although he has left the world, his work and legacy will continue to live for many generations to come.