Quote by Stephen Hawking

I regard the afterlife to be a fairy story for people that are afraid of the dark

I regard the afterlife to be a fairy story for people that a

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of an afterlife is nothing more than a comforting narrative created by those who fear the unknown and the inevitability of death. Believing in an afterlife provides solace for individuals who may find the concept of ceasing to exist unsettling. The quote implies that this belief is akin to a fairy tale, a fabrication that helps people navigate the scary prospect of facing darkness or nonexistence after death.

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By Stephen Hawking

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