"There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win, because it works."
— Stephen Hawking

January 1, 1970

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Interview with Diane Sawyer, as quoted in "Stephen Hawking on Religion: 'Science Will Win'" on ABC World News (7 June 2010)