Quote by Stephen Hawking

It is no good getting furious if you get stuck. What I do is keep thinking about the problem but work on something else. Sometimes it is years before I see the way forward. In the case of information loss and black holes, it was 29 years.

It is no good getting furious if you get stuck. What I do is

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This quote by Stephen Hawking emphasizes the futility of getting angry or frustrated when faced with challenges or obstacles. Instead, Hawking suggests maintaining a calm and patient approach by redirecting attention towards other tasks while continuing to ponder the problem. He shares his personal experience of taking nearly three decades to find a solution for the issue of information loss and black holes, highlighting the importance of persistence and long-term thinking in overcoming seemingly insurmountable difficulties.

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