1,151 Quotes by Neil deGrasse Tyson

I can't tell you how many people say they were turned off from science because of a science teacher that completely sucked out all the inspiration and enthusiasm they had for the course.

I don't require that the main guest [of StarTalk] have any science knowledge or background at all. It's just, I have a conversation with them, it's long and winding, and we find out what parts of what we learn about the person lend themselves to further scientific discussion with an expert who is brought into the studio. So that's how that comes together.

No doubt, the most challenging class of questions in science is the origin of things.

We didn't go to the moon to explore or because it was in our DNA or because we're Americans. We went because we were at war and we felt a threat.

In the end, it's the people who are curious who change the world.

By the way, how much does NASA cost? It's half a penny on a dollar. Did you know that? ... The most powerful agency on the dreams of a nation is currently underfunded to do what it needs to be doing, and that's making dreams come true ... How much would you pay for the universe?

Computers have proved to be formidable chess players. In fact, they've beaten our top human chess champions.

I try to educate the public and let them make the decisions for themselves.

One should not be too distracted by definitions. Ideas transcend definitions.