Quote by Stephen Hawking

The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities.

The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as

Summary

This quote suggests that both the past and the future are uncertain and open to various outcomes. The past is not set in stone and can be interpreted differently depending on perspectives and facts that emerge over time. Similarly, the future is not predetermined and can unfold in multiple ways. It emphasizes the fluidity and potentiality of both time periods, highlighting the idea that our understanding of the past and expectations for the future are shaped by the possibilities that exist within them.

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