1,151 Quotes by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Emotional truths woven by lawyers in the court of law are apparently more important than the truths of actual events. I have grown to fear for those whose innocence became trapped within the legal system.

The universe's destiny has very little to do with the near-term destiny of Earth.

'Cosmos' is an occasion to bring everything that I have, all of my capacity to communicate. We may go to the edge of the universe, but we're going to land right on you: in your heart, in your soul, in your mind. My goal is to have people know that they are participants in this great unfolding cosmic story.

No matter what eyewitness testimony is in the court of law, it is the lowest form of evidence in the court of science.

I don't want people to say, 'Something is true because Tyson says it is true.' That's not critical thinking.

Speaking as just simply an American who cares about the economic health of our country, I see one of the surest ways to bring wealth and prosperity to the country is to innovate in science and technology.

Pretty much every plant and animal alive today is the result of eons of natural cross-breeding.

For centuries, magicians have intuitively taken advantage of the inner workings of our brains.

God displayed a sense of humor when he configured the region between our legs an entertainment complex built around a sewage system.